How far is Richmond, VA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 456 miles / 734 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 42 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 456.259 miles
- 734.278 kilometers
- 396.478 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- 456.039 miles
- 733.923 kilometers
- 396.287 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 Detroit to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Detroit to Richmond generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC)
| Delta Air Lines |