How far is Richmond, VA, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1942 miles / 3125 kilometers / 1687 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Richmond (RIC) is 3679 miles / 5920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 21 minutes.
Juan Santamaría 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)- 1941.696 miles
- 3124.856 kilometers
- 1687.287 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- 1948.640 miles
- 3136.033 kilometers
- 1693.322 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Richmond?
The time difference between San Jose and Richmond is 2 hours. Richmond is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from San Jose to Richmond generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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 |