How far is Alexandria, LA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Alexandria (AEX) is 1110 miles / 1786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 966.969 miles
• 1556.186 kilometers
• 840.273 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

• 965.715 miles
• 1554.168 kilometers
• 839.183 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 Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Alexandria?

The time difference between Richmond and Alexandria is 1 hour. Alexandria is 1 hour behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Richmond to Alexandria generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W

Destination	Alexandria International Airport
City:	Alexandria, LA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	AEX
ICAO Code:	KAEX
Coordinates:	31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W