How far is Fresno, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 2321 miles / 3735 kilometers / 2017 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fresno (FAT) is 2753 miles / 4430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 44 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Fresno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Fresno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2321.077 miles
- 3735.412 kilometers
- 2016.961 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- 2315.660 miles
- 3726.694 kilometers
- 2012.254 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 Fresno?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fresno?
The time difference between Richmond and Fresno is 3 hours. Fresno is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
On average, flying from Richmond to Fresno generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 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 Fresno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
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 | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W |