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How far is Cheyenne, WY, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Cheyenne (Cheyenne Regional Airport) is 1488 miles / 2395 kilometers / 1293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Cheyenne (CYS) is 1712 miles / 2756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 7 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Cheyenne Regional Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Cheyenne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1487.886 miles
  • 2394.521 kilometers
  • 1292.938 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
  • 1484.397 miles
  • 2388.906 kilometers
  • 1289.906 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 Cheyenne?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Cheyenne Regional Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Cheyenne generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Cheyenne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS).

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 Cheyenne Regional Airport
City: Cheyenne, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYS
ICAO Code: KCYS
Coordinates: 41°9′20″N, 104°48′43″W