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How far is Zacatecas from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Zacatecas (Zacatecas International Airport) is 1811 miles / 2915 kilometers / 1574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Zacatecas (ZCL) is 2052 miles / 3303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 20 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Zacatecas International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Zacatecas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1811.434 miles
  • 2915.220 kilometers
  • 1574.093 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
  • 1810.675 miles
  • 2913.998 kilometers
  • 1573.433 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 Zacatecas?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Zacatecas generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Zacatecas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL).

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 Zacatecas International Airport
City: Zacatecas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZCL
ICAO Code: MMZC
Coordinates: 22°53′49″N, 102°41′13″W