How far is Richmond, VA, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3585 miles / 5769 kilometers / 3115 nautical miles.

Distance from Sal to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3584.994 miles
• 5769.489 kilometers
• 3115.275 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

• 3581.500 miles
• 5763.866 kilometers
• 3112.239 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 Sal to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sal and Richmond?

The time difference between Sal and Richmond is 4 hours. Richmond is 4 hours behind Sal.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Sal to Richmond generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 893 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin	Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City:	Sal
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	SID
ICAO Code:	GVAC
Coordinates:	16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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