How far is Lugano from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4273 miles / 6877 kilometers / 3713 nautical miles.

Distance from Richmond to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4273.184 miles
• 6877.024 kilometers
• 3713.296 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

• 4262.480 miles
• 6859.797 kilometers
• 3703.994 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Lugano Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Lugano?

The time difference between Richmond and Lugano is 6 hours. Lugano is 6 hours ahead of Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Richmond to Lugano generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

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	Lugano Airport
City:	Lugano
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	LUG
ICAO Code:	LSZA
Coordinates:	46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E