How far is Washington D.C. from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 100 miles / 160 kilometers / 87 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 121 miles / 194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 99.548 miles
- 160.207 kilometers
- 86.505 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- 99.720 miles
- 160.484 kilometers
- 86.654 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Washington D.C.?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Washington D.C..
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Richmond to Washington D.C. generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 87 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 Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| United Airlines |