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How far is Richmond, VA, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 4947 miles / 7961 kilometers / 4299 nautical miles.

Sheremetyevo International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4946.638 miles
  • 7960.842 kilometers
  • 4298.511 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
  • 4933.762 miles
  • 7940.121 kilometers
  • 4287.322 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 Moscow to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Moscow to Richmond generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W