How far is Sacramento, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2796 miles / 4500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 18 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2377.095 miles
- 3825.563 kilometers
- 2065.639 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- 2371.433 miles
- 3816.451 kilometers
- 2060.719 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Richmond to Sacramento generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |