How far is Long Beach, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2293 miles / 3691 kilometers / 1993 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Long Beach Airport
Search flights
Distance from Richmond to Long Beach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2293.426 miles
- 3690.912 kilometers
- 1992.933 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- 2288.384 miles
- 3682.797 kilometers
- 1988.552 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 Long Beach?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Long Beach?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)
On average, flying from Richmond to Long Beach generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 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 Long Beach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).
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 | Long Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Long Beach, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGB |
| ICAO Code: | KLGB |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W |