How far is Detroit, MI, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 456 miles / 734 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Detroit (DTW) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 40 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 456.259 miles
- 734.278 kilometers
- 396.478 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- 456.039 miles
- 733.923 kilometers
- 396.287 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Richmond to Detroit generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |