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How far is Richmond from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 9559 miles / 15383 kilometers / 8306 nautical miles.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Flight time duration
18 h 35 min
CO2 emission
1 233 kg

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9558.814 miles
  • 15383.420 kilometers
  • 8306.382 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
  • 9557.012 miles
  • 15380.520 kilometers
  • 8304.816 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 Pittsburgh to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Richmond Airport is 18 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Richmond generates about 1 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 233 kilograms equals 2 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pittsburgh to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W
Destination Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E