How far is Chicago, IL, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (ORD) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 32 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 642.040 miles
- 1033.263 kilometers
- 557.917 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- 641.035 miles
- 1031.646 kilometers
- 557.044 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Chicago?
The time difference between Richmond and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Richmond to Chicago generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |