How far is Houston, TX, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 42 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1157.136 miles
- 1862.229 kilometers
- 1005.523 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- 1155.729 miles
- 1859.966 kilometers
- 1004.301 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Houston?
The time difference between Richmond and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Richmond to Houston generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |