How far is Memphis, TN, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Memphis (MEM) is 834 miles / 1342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 20 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 726.138 miles
- 1168.606 kilometers
- 630.997 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- 724.650 miles
- 1166.211 kilometers
- 629.704 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Memphis?
The time difference between Richmond and Memphis is 1 hour. Memphis is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Richmond to Memphis generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 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 Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
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 | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |