How far is Richmond, VA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Richmond (RIC) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 41 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1166.284 miles
- 1876.952 kilometers
- 1013.473 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- 1164.964 miles
- 1874.827 kilometers
- 1012.326 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 Houston to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Richmond?
The time difference between Houston and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Houston to Richmond generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |