How far is Ixtapa from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2006 miles / 3229 kilometers / 1744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2508 miles / 4036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 0 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2006.461 miles
• 3229.086 kilometers
• 1743.567 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

• 2007.680 miles
• 3231.049 kilometers
• 1744.627 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Ixtapa?

The time difference between Richmond and Ixtapa is 1 hour. Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Richmond to Ixtapa generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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	Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City:	Ixtapa
Country:	Mexico
IATA Code:	ZIH
ICAO Code:	MMZH
Coordinates:	17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W