How far is Alamosa, CO, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Alamosa (ALS) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 30 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – San Luis Valley Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Alamosa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Alamosa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1563.070 miles
- 2515.518 kilometers
- 1358.271 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- 1559.388 miles
- 2509.592 kilometers
- 1355.072 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 Alamosa?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Alamosa?
The time difference between Richmond and Alamosa is 2 hours. Alamosa is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Alamosa generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 405 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 Alamosa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS).
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 | San Luis Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alamosa, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALS |
| ICAO Code: | KALS |
| Coordinates: | 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W |