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How far is Meridian, MS, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers / 643 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Meridian (MEI) is 826 miles / 1329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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740
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1191
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643
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Distance from Richmond to Meridian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 739.818 miles
  • 1190.622 kilometers
  • 642.885 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
  • 738.959 miles
  • 1189.239 kilometers
  • 642.138 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Richmond to Meridian generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Meridian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).

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 Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W