How far is Columbus, OH, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Columbus (LCK) is 477 miles / 768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 9 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 342.476 miles
- 551.161 kilometers
- 297.603 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- 341.950 miles
- 550.315 kilometers
- 297.146 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Richmond to Columbus generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |