How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 3 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 198.174 miles
- 318.930 kilometers
- 172.208 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- 198.245 miles
- 319.044 kilometers
- 172.270 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Richmond to Philadelphia generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |