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How far is Saint Thomas from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Saint Thomas (Cyril E. King Airport) is 1517 miles / 2442 kilometers / 1318 nautical miles.

Richmond International Airport – Cyril E. King Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Saint Thomas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1517.296 miles
  • 2441.851 kilometers
  • 1318.494 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
  • 1520.460 miles
  • 2446.943 kilometers
  • 1321.244 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 Saint Thomas?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Cyril E. King Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT)

On average, flying from Richmond to Saint Thomas generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Saint Thomas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT).

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 Cyril E. King Airport
City: Saint Thomas
Country: U.S. Virgin Islands Flag of U.S. Virgin Islands
IATA Code: STT
ICAO Code: TIST
Coordinates: 18°20′14″N, 64°58′24″W