How far is El Paso, TX, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1694 miles / 2726 kilometers / 1472 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to El Paso (ELP) is 1916 miles / 3083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 51 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1693.826 miles
- 2725.948 kilometers
- 1471.894 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- 1690.517 miles
- 2720.624 kilometers
- 1469.019 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 El Paso?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and El Paso?
The time difference between Richmond and El Paso is 2 hours. El Paso is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from Richmond to El Paso generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 El Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
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 | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |