How far is Charlotte, NC, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 256 miles / 413 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Charlotte (CLT) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 40 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Charlotte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Charlotte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 256.463 miles
- 412.737 kilometers
- 222.860 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- 256.300 miles
- 412.474 kilometers
- 222.718 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 Charlotte?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Charlotte?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
On average, flying from Richmond to Charlotte generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 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 Charlotte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
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 | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Charlotte (CLT)
| American Airlines |