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How far is Richmond, VA, from Ixtapa?

The distance between Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2006 miles / 3229 kilometers / 1744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Richmond (RIC) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 59 minutes.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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2006
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3229
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1744
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Distance from Ixtapa to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2006.461 miles
  • 3229.086 kilometers
  • 1743.567 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
  • 2007.680 miles
  • 3231.049 kilometers
  • 1744.627 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 Ixtapa to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Ixtapa to Richmond generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ixtapa to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″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