How far is Richmond, VA, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 816 miles / 1312 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Richmond (RIC) is 961 miles / 1547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 51 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 815.513 miles
- 1312.441 kilometers
- 708.661 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- 813.602 miles
- 1309.365 kilometers
- 707.001 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 Columbia to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Richmond?
The time difference between Columbia and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Columbia to Richmond generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |