How far is Myrtle Beach, SC, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Myrtle Beach (Myrtle Beach International Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) is 334 miles / 537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 20 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Myrtle Beach International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Myrtle Beach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Myrtle Beach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 278.846 miles
- 448.759 kilometers
- 242.311 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- 279.328 miles
- 449.534 kilometers
- 242.729 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 Myrtle Beach?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Myrtle Beach International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Myrtle Beach?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Myrtle Beach.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
On average, flying from Richmond to Myrtle Beach generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 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 Myrtle Beach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR).
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 | Myrtle Beach International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MYR |
| ICAO Code: | KMYR |
| Coordinates: | 33°40′46″N, 78°55′41″W |