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How far is Richmond, VA, from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 5222 miles / 8404 kilometers / 4538 nautical miles.

Athens International 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)
  • 5221.699 miles
  • 8403.509 kilometers
  • 4537.532 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
  • 5209.566 miles
  • 8383.984 kilometers
  • 4526.989 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 International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Athens to Richmond generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″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