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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 2036 miles / 3276 kilometers / 1769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 2464 miles / 3966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 25 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Puerto Vallarta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2035.863 miles
  • 3276.403 kilometers
  • 1769.116 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
  • 2035.345 miles
  • 3275.570 kilometers
  • 1768.666 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 Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Richmond to Puerto Vallarta generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 488 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 Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

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 Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
City: Puerto Vallarta
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PVR
ICAO Code: MMPR
Coordinates: 20°40′48″N, 105°15′14″W