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How far is Columbus, OH, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 9431 miles / 15177 kilometers / 8195 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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9431
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15177
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8195
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 21 min
CO2 emission
1 213 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9430.579 miles
  • 15177.045 kilometers
  • 8194.949 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
  • 9428.826 miles
  • 15174.224 kilometers
  • 8193.425 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 Richmond to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 18 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Richmond to Columbus generates about 1 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 213 kilograms equals 2 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W