How far is Richmond, VA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 147 miles / 236 kilometers / 127 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Richmond (RIC) is 190 miles / 306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 38 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 146.602 miles
- 235.933 kilometers
- 127.394 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- 146.261 miles
- 235.385 kilometers
- 127.098 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 Roanoke to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Richmond generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |