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

The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 743 miles / 1196 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Richmond (RIC) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 56 minutes.

Dane County Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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743
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Distance from Madison to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 743.174 miles
  • 1196.023 kilometers
  • 645.801 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
  • 742.099 miles
  • 1194.293 kilometers
  • 644.867 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 Madison to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Madison to Richmond generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Dane County Regional Airport
City: Madison, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSN
ICAO Code: KMSN
Coordinates: 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″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