How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 2203 miles / 3546 kilometers / 1915 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2545 miles / 4095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 58 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2203.257 miles
- 3545.798 kilometers
- 1914.578 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- 2198.421 miles
- 3538.016 kilometers
- 1910.376 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Palm Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from Richmond to Palm Springs generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |