How far is Richmond, VA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 629 miles / 1013 kilometers / 547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Richmond (RIC) is 805 miles / 1296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 629.315 miles
• 1012.784 kilometers
• 546.860 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

• 628.308 miles
• 1011.164 kilometers
• 545.985 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 Chicago to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Richmond?

The time difference between Chicago and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Richmond generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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