How far is Washington D.C. from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 9730 miles / 15659 kilometers / 8455 nautical miles.
Richmond Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9730.128 miles
- 15659.123 kilometers
- 8455.250 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- 9727.709 miles
- 15655.230 kilometers
- 8453.148 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 18 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Richmond to Washington D.C. generates about 1 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 259 kilograms equals 2 776 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |