How far is Athens, GA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 417 miles / 671 kilometers / 363 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Athens (AHN) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 417.159 miles
- 671.353 kilometers
- 362.502 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- 416.857 miles
- 670.866 kilometers
- 362.239 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Richmond to Athens generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 191 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
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 | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |