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How far is Scottsbluff, NE, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Scottsbluff (BFF) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 39 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Western Nebraska Regional Airport

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1427
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Distance from Richmond to Scottsbluff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1426.638 miles
  • 2295.952 kilometers
  • 1239.715 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
  • 1423.353 miles
  • 2290.665 kilometers
  • 1236.860 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 Scottsbluff?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Western Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF)

On average, flying from Richmond to Scottsbluff generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Scottsbluff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W