How far is Richmond, VA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Richmond (RIC) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 19 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 726.138 miles
- 1168.606 kilometers
- 630.997 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- 724.650 miles
- 1166.211 kilometers
- 629.704 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 Memphis to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Richmond?
The time difference between Memphis and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Memphis to Richmond generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |