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How far is Richmond, VA, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 417 miles / 671 kilometers / 363 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Richmond (RIC) is 489 miles / 787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 417.159 miles
  • 671.353 kilometers
  • 362.502 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
  • 416.857 miles
  • 670.866 kilometers
  • 362.239 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 Athens to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Athens and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Athens and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Athens to Richmond generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
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