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How far is Richmond, VA, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1616 miles / 2601 kilometers / 1404 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Richmond (RIC) is 1955 miles / 3147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 52 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Sheridan to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1616.084 miles
  • 2600.836 kilometers
  • 1404.339 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
  • 1612.537 miles
  • 2595.127 kilometers
  • 1401.256 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 Sheridan to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Richmond generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sheridan to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W
Destination 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