How far is Chicago, IL, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 629 miles / 1013 kilometers / 547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (MDW) is 805 miles / 1295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 629.315 miles
• 1012.784 kilometers
• 546.860 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

• 628.308 miles
• 1011.164 kilometers
• 545.985 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chicago?

The time difference between Richmond and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Richmond to Chicago generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 257 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W