How far is Richmond, VA, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Richmond (RIC) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 48 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Albany to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 406.815 miles
- 654.706 kilometers
- 353.513 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- 407.060 miles
- 655.099 kilometers
- 353.725 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 Albany to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Albany to Richmond generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″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 |