How far is Richmond, VA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 217 miles / 349 kilometers / 189 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PNE) to Richmond (RIC) is 267 miles / 430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 40 minutes.
Northeast Philadelphia Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 217.074 miles
- 349.347 kilometers
- 188.632 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- 217.141 miles
- 349.455 kilometers
- 188.690 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 Philadelphia to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Northeast Philadelphia Airport to Richmond International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Richmond generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PNE |
| ICAO Code: | KPNE |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″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 |