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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1096 miles / 1764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 24 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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951
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1530
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826
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Distance from Richmond to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 950.673 miles
  • 1529.960 kilometers
  • 826.112 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
  • 948.450 miles
  • 1526.382 kilometers
  • 824.180 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Richmond to Kansas City generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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 Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W