How far is Nashville, TN, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 527 miles / 849 kilometers / 458 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Nashville (BNA) is 615 miles / 989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 527.290 miles
• 848.590 kilometers
• 458.202 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

• 526.141 miles
• 846.742 kilometers
• 457.204 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 Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Nashville?

The time difference between Richmond and Nashville is 1 hour. Nashville is 1 hour behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Richmond to Nashville generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 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 Nashville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).

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	Nashville International Airport
City:	Nashville, TN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BNA
ICAO Code:	KBNA
Coordinates:	36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W