How far is Gainesville, FL, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 609 miles / 981 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Gainesville (GNV) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 27 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 609.401 miles
- 980.736 kilometers
- 529.555 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- 610.315 miles
- 982.208 kilometers
- 530.350 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Gainesville?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Gainesville.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Richmond to Gainesville generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |