Flight Time from Chesapeake to Richmond
The flight from Chesapeake to Richmond covers about 83 mi and takes roughly 39 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Chesapeake and Richmond are about 83 mi (133 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 107 mi (173 km), a drive of about 1 hr 55 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 83 mi / 133 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 107 mi / 173 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 55 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.188, -76.865 |
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
Chesapeake to Richmond is about 83 mi (133 km) in a straight line, and roughly 107 mi (173 km) by road.