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How far is Sierra Vista, AZ, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sierra Vista (FHU) is 2220 miles / 3572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 15 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Sierra Vista Municipal Airport

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1917
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3085
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1666
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Distance from Richmond to Sierra Vista

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1916.811 miles
  • 3084.808 kilometers
  • 1665.663 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
  • 1913.005 miles
  • 3078.684 kilometers
  • 1662.356 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 Sierra Vista?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sierra Vista Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU)

On average, flying from Richmond to Sierra Vista generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 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 Sierra Vista

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU).

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 Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″W