How far is Richmond, VA, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2363 miles / 3802 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Richmond (RIC) is 2853 miles / 4591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 23 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2362.562 miles
- 3802.175 kilometers
- 2053.010 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- 2357.065 miles
- 3793.329 kilometers
- 2048.234 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 Seattle to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Richmond?
The time difference between Seattle and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Seattle to Richmond generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |