How far is Mesa, AZ, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1948 miles / 3136 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Mesa (AZA) is 2251 miles / 3623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 30 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Mesa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1948.498 miles
- 3135.804 kilometers
- 1693.199 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- 1944.327 miles
- 3129.091 kilometers
- 1689.574 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 Mesa?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Mesa?
The time difference between Richmond and Mesa is 3 hours. Mesa is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On average, flying from Richmond to Mesa generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Mesa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |