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How far is Richmond, VA, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 782 miles / 1258 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to Richmond (RIC) is 867 miles / 1395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 19 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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782
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1258
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679
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Distance from Mobile to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 781.909 miles
  • 1258.360 kilometers
  • 679.460 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
  • 781.515 miles
  • 1257.726 kilometers
  • 679.118 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 Mobile to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Mobile to Richmond generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mobile to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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