How far is Richmond, VA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 100 miles / 160 kilometers / 87 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Richmond (RIC) is 121 miles / 195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 32 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 99.548 miles
- 160.207 kilometers
- 86.505 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- 99.720 miles
- 160.484 kilometers
- 86.654 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 Washington D.C. to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Richmond generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 87 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 Washington D.C. (IAD) to Richmond (RIC)
| United Airlines |