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How far is Fargo, ND, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1188 miles / 1912 kilometers / 1032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fargo (FAR) is 1452 miles / 2336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 8 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Hector International Airport

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1188
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Distance from Richmond to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1187.755 miles
  • 1911.506 kilometers
  • 1032.131 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
  • 1185.951 miles
  • 1908.602 kilometers
  • 1030.563 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Hector International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Richmond to Fargo generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W