How far is Atlanta, GA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Atlanta (ATL) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 26 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Atlanta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Atlanta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.855 miles
- 773.861 kilometers
- 417.852 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- 480.432 miles
- 773.181 kilometers
- 417.484 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 Atlanta?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Atlanta?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On average, flying from Richmond to Atlanta generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Atlanta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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 | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Atlanta (ATL)
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