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How far is Huntsville, AL, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) is 565 miles / 909 kilometers / 491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Huntsville (HSV) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 24 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Huntsville International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Huntsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 564.667 miles
  • 908.743 kilometers
  • 490.682 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
  • 563.686 miles
  • 907.165 kilometers
  • 489.830 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 Huntsville?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Huntsville International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

On average, flying from Richmond to Huntsville generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 Huntsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV).

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 Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″W