How far is Asheville, NC, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Asheville (AVL) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Asheville Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Asheville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Asheville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 323.858 miles
- 521.199 kilometers
- 281.425 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- 323.387 miles
- 520.441 kilometers
- 281.016 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 Asheville?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Asheville?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
On average, flying from Richmond to Asheville generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Asheville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).
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 | Asheville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Asheville, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AVL |
| ICAO Code: | KAVL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W |