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How far is Richmond, VA, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1808 miles / 2910 kilometers / 1571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Richmond (RIC) is 3064 miles / 4931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 14 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.888 miles
  • 2909.513 kilometers
  • 1571.011 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
  • 1812.931 miles
  • 2917.629 kilometers
  • 1575.394 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 San Salvador to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Richmond generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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