How far is Charleston, WV, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Charleston (CRW) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 8 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Yeager Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 240.952 miles
- 387.775 kilometers
- 209.382 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- 240.441 miles
- 386.952 kilometers
- 208.937 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Yeager Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Yeager Airport (CRW)
On average, flying from Richmond to Charleston generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Yeager Airport (CRW).
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 | Yeager Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, WV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CRW |
| ICAO Code: | KCRW |
| Coordinates: | 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W |