How far is Richmond, VA, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Richmond (RIC) is 2886 miles / 4645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 20 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2429.506 miles
- 3909.911 kilometers
- 2111.183 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- 2423.792 miles
- 3900.715 kilometers
- 2106.218 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 Jose to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Richmond?
The time difference between San Jose and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from San Jose to Richmond generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 Jose to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |