How far is Richmond, VA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2449 miles / 3941 kilometers / 2128 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond (RIC) is 2893 miles / 4656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 8 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2448.961 miles
- 3941.220 kilometers
- 2128.089 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- 2443.183 miles
- 3931.922 kilometers
- 2123.068 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 San Francisco to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Richmond generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |