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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 1616 miles / 2601 kilometers / 1404 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sheridan (SHR) is 1963 miles / 3159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 4 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1616.084 miles
  • 2600.836 kilometers
  • 1404.339 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
  • 1612.537 miles
  • 2595.127 kilometers
  • 1401.256 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Richmond to Sheridan generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W