How far is Raleigh, NC, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 139 miles / 223 kilometers / 121 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Raleigh (RDU) is 162 miles / 261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 10 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 138.702 miles
- 223.219 kilometers
- 120.529 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- 138.774 miles
- 223.335 kilometers
- 120.591 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Richmond to Raleigh generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |