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London (LHR) to Richmond (RIC)

3,727mi
5,998 km3,239 nm

Flight time

≈ 8h 15m

Bearing

287° W

London (LHR) to Richmond (RIC) is 3,727 miles (5,998 km) as the crow flies — the great-circle baseline most distance-based mileage programs credit.

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Route traffic

No carrier has filed nonstop LHRRICservice with the US Department of Transportation. That usually means the route is served with a connection, or only by carriers outside the DOT's reporting scope. The distance, map, and airport detail still apply.

The airports

LHR

London

GB

London Heathrow Airport

Coordinates

51.47°N, 0.46°W

Hemisphere

N · W

RIC

US

Richmond International Airport

Coordinates

37.51°N, 77.32°W

Hemisphere

N · W

Frequently asked

How far is London (LHR) from Richmond (RIC)?

LHR to RIC is 3,727 miles (5,998 km / 3,239 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.

How long is the flight from LHR to RIC?

A nonstop covers the 3,727-mile great-circle distance in roughly 8h 15m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.

Is LHR–RIC a nonstop route?

No US DOT nonstop filings were found for LHR–RIC, so it is typically flown with a connection. The great-circle distance above still applies to the direct path.

What mileage do I earn flying LHR–RIC?

Distance-based programs credit off the 3,727-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.

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