How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2254 miles / 3627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 24 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1965.362 miles
- 3162.944 kilometers
- 1707.853 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- 1961.133 miles
- 3156.138 kilometers
- 1704.178 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Phoenix?
The time difference between Richmond and Phoenix is 3 hours. Phoenix is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Richmond to Phoenix generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |