How far is Houston, TX, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (HOU) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 44 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1166.284 miles
- 1876.952 kilometers
- 1013.473 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- 1164.964 miles
- 1874.827 kilometers
- 1012.326 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Houston?
The time difference between Richmond and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Richmond to Houston generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |