How far is Detroit, MI, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 9371 miles / 15082 kilometers / 8144 nautical miles.

Distance from Richmond to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9371.496 miles
• 15081.962 kilometers
• 8143.608 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

• 9370.400 miles
• 15080.197 kilometers
• 8142.655 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 18 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Detroit?

The time difference between Richmond and Detroit is 15 hours. Detroit is 15 hours behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Richmond to Detroit generates about 1 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 204 kilograms equals 2 654 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond Airport
City:	Richmond
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	RCM
ICAO Code:	YRMD
Coordinates:	20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W