How far is Richmond, VA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Richmond (RIC) is 2792 miles / 4494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 16 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2377.095 miles
- 3825.563 kilometers
- 2065.639 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- 2371.433 miles
- 3816.451 kilometers
- 2060.719 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 Sacramento to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Richmond generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |