How far is Richmond, VA, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3754 miles / 6042 kilometers / 3262 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3754.114 miles
• 6041.661 kilometers
• 3262.236 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

• 3744.700 miles
• 6026.511 kilometers
• 3254.056 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 London to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Richmond?

The time difference between London and Richmond is 5 hours. Richmond is 5 hours behind London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from London to Richmond generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 939 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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