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How far is Richmond, VA, from Butte, MT?

The distance between Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1892 miles / 3045 kilometers / 1644 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Butte (BTM) to Richmond (RIC) is 2255 miles / 3629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.

Bert Mooney Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Butte to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1892.163 miles
  • 3045.142 kilometers
  • 1644.245 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
  • 1887.926 miles
  • 3038.323 kilometers
  • 1640.563 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 Butte to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Bert Mooney Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Butte to Richmond generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Butte to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″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