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

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 472 miles / 759 kilometers / 410 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 546 miles / 878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 6 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 471.792 miles
  • 759.276 kilometers
  • 409.976 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
  • 470.982 miles
  • 757.972 kilometers
  • 409.272 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chattanooga?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Chattanooga.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Richmond to Chattanooga generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W