Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Charlotte, NC (CLT)
Flight distance from Richmond to Charlotte (Richmond International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 256 miles / 413 kilometers / 223 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 59 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Charlotte (CLT) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers and travel time by car is about 5 hours 20 minutes.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Charlotte.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
How far is Charlotte from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Charlotte. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 256.463 miles
- 412.737 kilometers
- 222.860 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 256.300 miles
- 412.474 kilometers
- 222.718 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).
Airport information
A | Richmond International Airport |
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City: | Richmond, VA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | RIC |
ICAO Code: | KRIC |
Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
B | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
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City: | Charlotte, NC |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | CLT |
ICAO Code: | KCLT |
Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Richmond and Charlotte.
Time Difference
Richmond, VA
Charlotte, NC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 63 kg (138 pounds).
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Richmond (RIC) → Charlotte (CLT).
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