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How far is South Bend, IN, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 560 miles / 902 kilometers / 487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to South Bend (SBN) is 723 miles / 1163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 33 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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560
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Distance from Richmond to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 560.475 miles
  • 901.997 kilometers
  • 487.040 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
  • 559.686 miles
  • 900.728 kilometers
  • 486.354 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and South Bend?

There is no time difference between Richmond and South Bend.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Richmond to South Bend generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W