How far is Richmond, VA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2391 miles / 3847 kilometers / 2077 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Richmond (RIC) is 2803 miles / 4511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 22 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2390.509 miles
- 3847.152 kilometers
- 2077.296 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- 2384.808 miles
- 3837.977 kilometers
- 2072.342 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 Sacramento to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Richmond generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |