How far is Richmond, VA, from Greensboro, NC?
The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 175 miles / 281 kilometers / 152 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Greensboro (GSO) to Richmond (RIC) is 214 miles / 344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 10 minutes.
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Greensboro to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Greensboro to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 174.596 miles
- 280.985 kilometers
- 151.720 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- 174.424 miles
- 280.708 kilometers
- 151.570 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 Greensboro to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Greensboro and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Greensboro and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Greensboro to Richmond generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Greensboro to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Greensboro, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GSO |
| ICAO Code: | KGSO |
| Coordinates: | 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″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 |