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How far is Culiacán from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Culiacán (CUL) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 41 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Culiacán International Airport

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1979
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3185
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1720
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Distance from Richmond to Culiacán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.890 miles
  • 3184.715 kilometers
  • 1719.608 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
  • 1976.826 miles
  • 3181.393 kilometers
  • 1717.815 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 Culiacán?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Culiacán International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Culiacán generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 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 Culiacán

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

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 Culiacán International Airport
City: Culiacán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUL
ICAO Code: MMCL
Coordinates: 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″W