How far is Tucson, AZ, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1937 miles / 3117 kilometers / 1683 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Tucson (TUS) is 2233 miles / 3593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 21 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1936.596 miles
- 3116.648 kilometers
- 1682.856 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- 1932.646 miles
- 3110.292 kilometers
- 1679.423 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Tucson?
The time difference between Richmond and Tucson is 2 hours. Tucson is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Tucson generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |