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.

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#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
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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 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 09:16:15.

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 December 18, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Falls Church 14.86 miles (24 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Falls Church 194.51 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Falls Church 239.82 miles (386 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Falls Church 176.83 miles (285 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Falls Church 123.91 miles (199 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Falls Church 33.28 miles (54 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Falls Church 172.62 miles (278 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Falls Church 24.14 miles (39 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Falls Church 6.11 miles (10 km)

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