How far is Richmond, VA, from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond (RIC) is 541 miles / 870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 21 minutes.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Richmond International Airport
Search flights
Distance from Atlanta to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.855 miles
- 773.861 kilometers
- 417.852 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- 480.432 miles
- 773.181 kilometers
- 417.484 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 Atlanta to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Richmond generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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 |
Airlines flying from Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond (RIC)
| Aeroméxico |
| Air France |
| AirTran Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Southwest Airlines |