How far is Seattle, WA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2362 miles / 3802 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Seattle (BFI) is 2858 miles / 4600 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 23 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Richmond to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2362.251 miles
- 3801.674 kilometers
- 2052.740 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- 2356.761 miles
- 3792.839 kilometers
- 2047.969 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Seattle?
The time difference between Richmond and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Richmond to Seattle generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
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 | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |