How far is Richmond, VA, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Richmond (RIC) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 6 minutes.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.884 miles
- 447.210 kilometers
- 241.474 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- 278.208 miles
- 447.732 kilometers
- 241.756 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 Wilkes-Barre to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Richmond generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVP |
| ICAO Code: | KAVP |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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 |