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How far is Richmond, VA, from Culiacán?

The distance between Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Culiacán (CUL) to Richmond (RIC) is 2422 miles / 3898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 58 minutes.

Culiacán International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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1979
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3185
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1720
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Distance from Culiacán to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.890 miles
  • 3184.715 kilometers
  • 1719.608 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
  • 1976.826 miles
  • 3181.393 kilometers
  • 1717.815 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 Culiacán to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Culiacán International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Culiacán International Airport (CUL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Culiacán to Richmond generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Culiacán to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Culiacán International Airport
City: Culiacán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUL
ICAO Code: MMCL
Coordinates: 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″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