Distance From Shafter Airport - Minter Field to Richmond International Airport, MIT - RIC Distance

The distance from Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 2311 miles or 3718 kilometers or 2007 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shafter ( United States ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shafter and Richmond takes around 5 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shafter Airport - Minter Field, Shafter, United States to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 5 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MIT - RIC

Kilometers		3718 km
Statute Miles		2311 miles
Nautical Miles		2007 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 18 minutes

Shafter Airport - Minter Field to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - MIT to RIC Flight Path

Location of Shafter Airport - Minter Field & Richmond International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Shafter, United States and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MIT - RIC

Time difference between Shafter (United States) and Richmond (United States) is 3 Hours.
Richmond time is 3 Hours ahead of Shafter.

Location	Local Time
Shafter (United States)	2026-05-01, 02:06:36 PDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-01, 05:06:36 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT / KMIT) Shafter, United States

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States