Richmond to Houston flight distance & time (RIC-IAH)

How far is Richmond from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 1,862 km / 1,006 nm, about 2h 45m flight time, with an initial heading of 249° (WSW).

FromRichmond International Airport (RIC), Richmond, US
ToGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US
Distance1,862 km · 1,006 nm · 1,157 mi
Initial heading249° (WSW)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly RIC to IAH nonstop

TypeRange
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver 1,012 nm / 1,874 km
McDonnell F2H Banshee 1,017 nm / 1,883 km
Aermacchi M-346 1,021 nm / 1,891 km
Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-134 1,021 nm / 1,891 km
de Havilland D.H.104 Dove 1,021 nm / 1,891 km
Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero 1,026 nm / 1,900 km
Rockwell Aero Commander 500/520/560/680/685/720 1,034 nm / 1,915 km
Rockwell Aero Commander 500/520/560/680/685/720 1,034 nm / 1,915 km
Fokker F27 Friendship 1,040 nm / 1,926 km
Grumman F7F Tigercat 1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Piper PA-30 / PA-39 Twin Comanche 1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Douglas B-18 Bolo 1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Douglas F4D (F-6) Skyray 1,050 nm / 1,945 km
Heinkel He 111 1,053 nm / 1,950 km
de Havilland D.H.100 Vampire 1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Extra EA-400 1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Cessna 210 Centurion 1,065 nm / 1,972 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 1,069 nm / 1,980 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640 1,069 nm / 1,980 km
FMA, Fabrica Militar de Aviones IA 50 Guarani II 1,077 nm / 1,995 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Richmond from Houston?
The great circle distance between Richmond and Houston is 1,862 km (1,006 nm / 1,157 mi).
How long is the flight from Richmond to Houston?
A direct flight from RIC to IAH takes about 2h 45m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Richmond to Houston?
Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.