How far is Richmond, VA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Richmond (RIC) is 670 miles / 1078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 38 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 546.215 miles
- 879.047 kilometers
- 474.648 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- 546.818 miles
- 880.018 kilometers
- 475.172 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 Ottawa to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Richmond generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |