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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 3 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 198.174 miles
  • 318.930 kilometers
  • 172.208 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
  • 198.245 miles
  • 319.044 kilometers
  • 172.270 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Philadelphia?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Philadelphia generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W

Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines