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How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Wilkes-Barre (AVP) is 341 miles / 549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 2 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Wilkes-Barre

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Wilkes-Barre. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 277.884 miles
  • 447.210 kilometers
  • 241.474 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 278.208 miles
  • 447.732 kilometers
  • 241.756 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Richmond to Wilkes-Barre?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Wilkes-Barre?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Wilkes-Barre.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)

On average, flying from Richmond to Wilkes-Barre generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Wilkes-Barre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W