How far is San Diego, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2265 miles / 3645 kilometers / 1968 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to San Diego (SAN) is 2647 miles / 4260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 36 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2265.124 miles
- 3645.364 kilometers
- 1968.339 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- 2260.304 miles
- 3637.606 kilometers
- 1964.150 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and San Diego?
The time difference between Richmond and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Richmond to San Diego generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |