How far is Buena Vista, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buena Vista and Richmond is 104.35 miles (167.93 km).
Flight distance from Buena Vista, VA to Richmond, VA is 104.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Buena Vista to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buena Vista, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 139.3 miles (224.18 km) by car.
Driving from Buena Vista to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Buena Vista
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6402 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'3"N 79°21'14"W |
| Latitude | 37.7343000 |
| Longitude | -79.3539200 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Buena Vista and Richmond
The distance between Buena Vista and Richmond is 224 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 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 Buena Vista and Richmond. The current time is 13:52:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.61 liters (4.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buena Vista and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buena Vista to Richmond is $16.32 (diesel $21.1).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $16.32 | $18.5 | $20.23 | $21.1 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buena Vista and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
