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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2449 miles / 3941 kilometers / 2128 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2897 miles / 4662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 12 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2449
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3941
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2128
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Distance from Richmond to San Francisco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2448.961 miles
  • 3941.220 kilometers
  • 2128.089 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
  • 2443.183 miles
  • 3931.922 kilometers
  • 2123.068 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 Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Richmond to San Francisco generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 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 Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W