How far is Mobile, AL, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 782 miles / 1258 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Mobile (MOB) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 20 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Mobile Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Mobile
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Mobile. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 781.909 miles
- 1258.360 kilometers
- 679.460 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- 781.515 miles
- 1257.726 kilometers
- 679.118 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 Mobile?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Mobile?
The time difference between Richmond and Mobile is 1 hour. Mobile is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
On average, flying from Richmond to Mobile generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Mobile
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).
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 | Mobile Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mobile, AL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOB |
| ICAO Code: | KMOB |
| Coordinates: | 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W |