How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 213 miles / 342 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 260 miles / 419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 29 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Richmond to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 212.733 miles
- 342.360 kilometers
- 184.860 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- 212.848 miles
- 342.545 kilometers
- 184.960 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Wings Field is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Richmond to Philadelphia generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wings Field (BBX).
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 | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |