Distance from Petaluma to Richmond
How far is it from Petaluma to Richmond? About 2,439 mi in a straight line and 2,878 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Petaluma and Richmond are about 2,439 mi (3,925 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 2,878 mi (4,631 km), a drive of about 48 hr 45 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 4 hr 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 2,439 mi / 3,925 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 2,878 mi / 4,631 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 48 hr 45 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 4 hr 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $360 |
| Typical flight fare | $200–$600 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.129, -99.939 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Petaluma to Richmond is about 2,439 mi (3,925 km) in a straight line, and roughly 2,878 mi (4,631 km) by road.