How far is Covington, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Covington and Richmond is 139.54 miles (224.57 km).
Flight distance from Covington, VA to Richmond, VA is 139.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Covington to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Covington, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 175.47 miles (282.4 km) by car.
Driving from Covington to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Covington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5639 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°47'36"N 79°59'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.7934600 |
| Longitude | -79.9939500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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 Covington and Richmond
The distance between Covington and Richmond is 282 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 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 Covington and Richmond. The current time is 15:56:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.44 liters (6.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Richmond is $20.56 (diesel $26.58).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $20.56 | $23.3 | $25.49 | $26.58 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
