How far is Roanoke, VA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 147 miles / 236 kilometers / 127 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Roanoke (ROA) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 38 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Roanoke
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Roanoke. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 146.602 miles
- 235.933 kilometers
- 127.394 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- 146.261 miles
- 235.385 kilometers
- 127.098 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 Roanoke?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Roanoke?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
On average, flying from Richmond to Roanoke generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 Roanoke
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
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 | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |