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How far is Richmond, VA, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 673 miles / 1083 kilometers / 585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Richmond (RIC) is 887 miles / 1428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 49 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.877 miles
  • 1082.891 kilometers
  • 584.714 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
  • 672.009 miles
  • 1081.494 kilometers
  • 583.960 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 Milwaukee to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Richmond generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W