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How far is Bloomington, IL, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Bloomington (BMI) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 6 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 656.469 miles
  • 1056.484 kilometers
  • 570.456 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
  • 655.126 miles
  • 1054.324 kilometers
  • 569.289 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 Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from Richmond to Bloomington generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Bloomington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).

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 Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″W