How far is Richmond, VA, from Allentown, PA?
The distance between Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Allentown (ABE) to Richmond (RIC) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 17 minutes.
Lehigh Valley International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Allentown to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Allentown to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 239.421 miles
- 385.311 kilometers
- 208.051 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- 239.633 miles
- 385.651 kilometers
- 208.235 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 Allentown to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Allentown and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Allentown to Richmond generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Allentown to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Allentown, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABE |
| ICAO Code: | KABE |
| Coordinates: | 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″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 |