How far is Columbus, OH, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 347 miles / 558 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Columbus (CMH) is 487 miles / 783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 19 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 346.536 miles
- 557.695 kilometers
- 301.131 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- 346.043 miles
- 556.903 kilometers
- 300.704 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Richmond to Columbus generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |