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How far is Islip, NY, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Islip (ISP) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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321
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Distance from Richmond to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.663 miles
  • 516.057 kilometers
  • 278.648 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
  • 320.527 miles
  • 515.838 kilometers
  • 278.530 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Islip?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Islip.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Richmond to Islip generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W