Distance from Raleigh to Richmond
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Raleigh and Richmond is 222.84 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Raleigh and Richmond is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 225.61 km (0h 45min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Raleigh (RDU) and Richmond (RIC) is 225.61 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 45min. Similar flight routes: RDU → PHF , RDU → ORF , RDU → DCA , RDU → IAD , GSO → RIC
Bearing: 27.91° (NNE)The initial bearing on the course from Raleigh to Richmond is 27.91° and the compass direction is NNE.
Midpoint: 36.65897,-78.06058The geographic midpoint between Raleigh and Richmond is in 111.42 km distance between both points in a bearing of 27.91°. It is located in United States of America, Virginia, Mecklenburg County.
Time difference: 0hRaleigh and Richmond are both in the same time zone America/New_York.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Raleigh and Richmond, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.