How far is Richmond, VA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2265 miles / 3645 kilometers / 1968 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Richmond (RIC) is 2646 miles / 4259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 37 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2265.124 miles
- 3645.364 kilometers
- 1968.339 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- 2260.304 miles
- 3637.606 kilometers
- 1964.150 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 Diego to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from San Diego to Richmond generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 Diego to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |