How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2305 miles / 3709 kilometers / 2003 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2644 miles / 4255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 35 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2304.714 miles
- 3709.077 kilometers
- 2002.741 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- 2299.629 miles
- 3700.894 kilometers
- 1998.323 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Richmond to Los Angeles generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 557 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |