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How far is Santa Rosa, CA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Santa Rosa (STS) is 2900 miles / 4667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 18 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Santa Rosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.864 miles
  • 3955.549 kilometers
  • 2135.825 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
  • 2452.012 miles
  • 3946.130 kilometers
  • 2130.740 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 Santa Rosa?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Santa Rosa generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 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 Santa Rosa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS).

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 Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
City: Santa Rosa, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STS
ICAO Code: KSTS
Coordinates: 38°30′32″N, 122°48′46″W