Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Palm Springs, CA (PSP)
Flight distance from Richmond to Palm Springs (Richmond International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport) is 2203 miles / 3546 kilometers / 1915 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2546 miles / 4098 kilometers and travel time by car is about 43 hours 10 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Palm Springs.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
How far is Palm Springs from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Palm Springs. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2203.257 miles
- 3545.798 kilometers
- 1914.578 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2198.421 miles
- 3538.016 kilometers
- 1910.376 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).
Airport information
| A | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| B | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Richmond and Palm Springs is 3 hours. Palm Springs is 3 hours behind Richmond.
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Richmond, VA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 241 kg (531 pounds).
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Richmond (RIC) → Palm Springs (PSP).
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