How far is Buchanan, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buchanan and Richmond is 121.61 miles (195.71 km).

Flight distance from Buchanan, VA to Richmond, VA is 121.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Buchanan to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buchanan, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 157.78 miles (253.92 km) by car.

Driving from Buchanan to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Buchanan

Town in Virginia, United States

Population 1182
GPS Coordinates 37°31'38"N 79°40'47"W
Latitude 37.5273600
Longitude -79.6797600
Altitude 259
Country United States
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#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Buchanan and Richmond

The distance between Buchanan and Richmond is 254 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Buchanan and Richmond. The current time is 05:56:58.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.08 liters (5.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buchanan and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buchanan to Richmond is $18.48 (diesel $23.9).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $18.48 $20.95 $22.92 $23.9

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buchanan and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Buchanan 214.95 miles (346 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Buchanan 206.31 miles (332 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Buchanan 253.89 miles (409 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Buchanan 236.21 miles (380 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Buchanan 228.59 miles (368 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Buchanan 251.89 miles (405 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Buchanan 254.59 miles (410 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Buchanan 29.47 miles (47 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Buchanan 266.44 miles (429 km)

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