New York City to Richmond flights
Richmond lies 461 km (286 mi) south-west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| New York City | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 13 km out | RIC, 14 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving New York City
New York City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 14 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 21 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 47 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 77 km).
Arriving in Richmond
Richmond is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond International Airport | RIC | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,003 ft | 167 ft |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (regional) | PHF | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,003 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from New York City?
461 km (286 mi) in a straight line, south-west of New York City.
How long does it take to get from New York City to Richmond by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Richmond?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for New York City to Richmond flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC); Richmond also has PHF.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.