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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 745 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Pensacola (PNS) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 18 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.713 miles
  • 1198.499 kilometers
  • 647.138 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
  • 744.561 miles
  • 1198.254 kilometers
  • 647.006 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Pensacola generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W