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How far is Richmond, VA, from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 474 miles / 763 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Richmond (RIC) is 555 miles / 893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 16 minutes.

Logan International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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474
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Distance from Boston to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 473.928 miles
  • 762.713 kilometers
  • 411.832 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
  • 473.683 miles
  • 762.319 kilometers
  • 411.620 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 Boston to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Boston and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Boston and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Boston to Richmond generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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

Airlines flying from Boston (BOS) to Richmond (RIC)

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