How far is Great Falls, MT, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 1852 miles / 2981 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Great Falls (GTF) is 2190 miles / 3525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 26 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Great Falls International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Great Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Great Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1852.439 miles
- 2981.212 kilometers
- 1609.726 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- 1848.489 miles
- 2974.855 kilometers
- 1606.293 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 Great Falls?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Great Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
On average, flying from Richmond to Great Falls generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Great Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).
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 | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W |