How far is Richmond, VA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 232 miles / 374 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Richmond (RIC) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 27 minutes.
University Park Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from State College to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 232.430 miles
- 374.060 kilometers
- 201.976 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- 232.785 miles
- 374.631 kilometers
- 202.284 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 State College to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Richmond?
There is no time difference between State College and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from State College to Richmond generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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 |