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How far is Richmond, VA, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Richmond (RIC) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 4 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Bloomington to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 656.469 miles
  • 1056.484 kilometers
  • 570.456 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
  • 655.126 miles
  • 1054.324 kilometers
  • 569.289 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 Bloomington to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Richmond generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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