How far is Columbus, GA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Columbus (CSG) is 635 miles / 1022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 4 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 551.935 miles
- 888.254 kilometers
- 479.619 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- 551.679 miles
- 887.841 kilometers
- 479.396 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Richmond to Columbus generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
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 | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |