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How far is San Luis Potosi from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and San Luis Potosi (San Luis Potosí International Airport) is 1755 miles / 2825 kilometers / 1525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) is 2085 miles / 3356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – San Luis Potosí International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to San Luis Potosi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1755.385 miles
  • 2825.018 kilometers
  • 1525.388 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
  • 1755.131 miles
  • 2824.610 kilometers
  • 1525.167 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 Luis Potosi?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to San Luis Potosí International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP)

On average, flying from Richmond to San Luis Potosi generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Luis Potosi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP).

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 Luis Potosí International Airport
City: San Luis Potosi
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: SLP
ICAO Code: MMSP
Coordinates: 22°15′15″N, 100°55′51″W