How far is Newport News, VA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) is 52 miles / 84 kilometers / 45 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Newport News (PHF) is 59 miles / 95 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 12 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Newport News

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 52.306 miles
• 84.179 kilometers
• 45.453 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

• 52.238 miles
• 84.068 kilometers
• 45.393 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 Newport News?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Newport News?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Newport News.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)

On average, flying from Richmond to Newport News generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 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 Newport News

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).

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	Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City:	Newport News, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PHF
ICAO Code:	KPHF
Coordinates:	37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″W