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How far is Richmond, VA, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2284 miles / 3675 kilometers / 1984 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Richmond (RIC) is 2665 miles / 4289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 40 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Reno to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2283.559 miles
  • 3675.033 kilometers
  • 1984.359 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
  • 2278.084 miles
  • 3666.220 kilometers
  • 1979.601 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 Reno to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Reno to Richmond generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W
Destination 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