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How far is Boise, ID, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Boise (Boise Airport) is 2071 miles / 3332 kilometers / 1799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Boise (BOI) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 56 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Boise Airport

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2071
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Distance from Richmond to Boise

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2070.603 miles
  • 3332.313 kilometers
  • 1799.305 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
  • 2065.697 miles
  • 3324.417 kilometers
  • 1795.042 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 Boise?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Boise Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Boise Airport (BOI)

On average, flying from Richmond to Boise generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 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 Boise

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Boise Airport (BOI).

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 Boise Airport
City: Boise, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOI
ICAO Code: KBOI
Coordinates: 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″W