How far is Falls Church, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Falls Church and Richmond is 93.13 miles (149.87 km).
Flight distance from Falls Church, VA to Richmond, VA is 93.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Falls Church to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Falls Church, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 104.77 miles (168.61 km) by car.
Driving from Falls Church to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Falls Church
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 14631 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'56"N 77°10'16"W |
| Latitude | 38.8823300 |
| Longitude | -77.1710900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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 Falls Church and Richmond
The distance between Falls Church and Richmond is 169 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 52 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 Falls Church and Richmond. The current time is 01:34:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.99 liters (3.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Falls Church and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Falls Church to Richmond is $12.27 (diesel $15.87).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $12.27 | $13.91 | $15.22 | $15.87 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Falls Church and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
