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How far is Owensboro, KY, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Owensboro (OWB) is 677 miles / 1090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 37 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Owensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 540.157 miles
  • 869.298 kilometers
  • 469.383 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
  • 538.882 miles
  • 867.246 kilometers
  • 468.275 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 Owensboro?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)

On average, flying from Richmond to Owensboro generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 230 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 Owensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB).

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 Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
City: Owensboro, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OWB
ICAO Code: KOWB
Coordinates: 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″W