How far is Seattle, WA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2363 miles / 3802 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Seattle (SEA) is 2860 miles / 4603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 26 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2362.562 miles
- 3802.175 kilometers
- 2053.010 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- 2357.065 miles
- 3793.329 kilometers
- 2048.234 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Seattle?
The time difference between Richmond and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Richmond to Seattle generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |