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How far is Pocatello, ID, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) is 1889 miles / 3039 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Pocatello (PIH) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 24 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Pocatello Regional Airport

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1889
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3039
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1641
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Distance from Richmond to Pocatello

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.577 miles
  • 3039.370 kilometers
  • 1641.128 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
  • 1884.126 miles
  • 3032.207 kilometers
  • 1637.261 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 Pocatello?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

On average, flying from Richmond to Pocatello generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Pocatello

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W