How far is Richmond, VA, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Richmond (RIC) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 37 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 462.475 miles
- 744.282 kilometers
- 401.880 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- 461.396 miles
- 742.544 kilometers
- 400.942 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 Louisville to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Louisville and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Louisville to Richmond generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |