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How far is Las Vegas, NV, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) is 2086 miles / 3358 kilometers / 1813 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Las Vegas (LAS) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 36 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Las Vegas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2086.278 miles
  • 3357.539 kilometers
  • 1812.926 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
  • 2081.465 miles
  • 3349.793 kilometers
  • 1808.744 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 Las Vegas?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Las Vegas generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 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 Las Vegas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

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 Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W