How far is Richmond, VA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Richmond (RIC) is 797 miles / 1283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 3 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 723.150 miles
- 1163.797 kilometers
- 628.400 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- 724.467 miles
- 1165.917 kilometers
- 629.545 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 Tampa to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Tampa to Richmond generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 |