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How far is Richmond, VA, from Santa Rosa, CA?

The distance between Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Rosa (STS) to Richmond (RIC) is 2897 miles / 4662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 17 minutes.

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Santa Rosa to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.864 miles
  • 3955.549 kilometers
  • 2135.825 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
  • 2452.012 miles
  • 3946.130 kilometers
  • 2130.740 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 Santa Rosa to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Santa Rosa to Richmond generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Rosa to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
City: Santa Rosa, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STS
ICAO Code: KSTS
Coordinates: 38°30′32″N, 122°48′46″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