Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Seattle, WA (SEA)
Flight distance from Richmond to Seattle (Richmond International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2363 miles / 3802 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 58 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Seattle (SEA) is 2917 miles / 4694 kilometers and travel time by car is about 48 hours 24 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
How far is Seattle from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Seattle. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2362.562 miles
- 3802.175 kilometers
- 2053.010 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- 2357.065 miles
- 3793.329 kilometers
- 2048.234 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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Richmond and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Richmond.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 259 kg (571 pounds).
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