How far is Richmond, VA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 34 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 642.040 miles
- 1033.263 kilometers
- 557.917 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- 641.035 miles
- 1031.646 kilometers
- 557.044 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 Chicago to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Richmond?
The time difference between Chicago and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Chicago to Richmond generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |