Distance between Salem and Richmond
The distance from Salem to Richmond is 437 miles by road. Road takes approximately 8 hours and 17 minutes and goes through Grahamstown, Mthatha, Majamanini, Nonibe, West Bank, Bhisho and Tukayi.
| Shortest distance by air | 334 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 437.4 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 8 h 17 min |
| Fuel amount | 14.9 gal |
| Fuel cost | 57.7 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Salem | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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R343 14 mi, 16 min
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| Grahamstown | 14 mi | 16 min | 0.3 gal | |
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N2 62 mi, 1 h 14 min
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| Majamanini | 76 mi | 1 h 30 min | 2.4 gal | |
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N2 11 mi, 12 min
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| West Bank | 87 mi | 1 h 42 min | 2.8 gal | |
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N2 R63 8 mi, 09 min
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| Bhisho | 95 mi | 1 h 52 min | 3.1 gal | |
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R63 36 mi, 40 min
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| Qumra | 131 mi | 2 h 33 min | 4.4 gal | |
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R63 N2 37 mi, 42 min
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| Siyanda | 168 mi | 3 h 15 min | 5.5 gal | |
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N2 15 mi, 17 min
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| Dutywa | 183 mi | 3 h 33 min | 6.1 gal | |
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N2 53 mi, 59 min
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| Mthatha | 237 mi | 4 h 32 min | 8.0 gal | |
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N2 201 mi, 3 h 44 min
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| Richmond | 437 mi | 8 h 17 min | 14.7 gal | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Salem to Richmond?
Fuel cost: 57.7 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 437.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Salem to Richmond?
Driving time: 8 h 17 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 255 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 4 h 33 min
- 172 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 h 27 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 14 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Salem to Richmond by land?
The distance between Salem and Richmond is 437.4 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Salem and Richmond respectively.
How far is Salem to Richmond by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Salem and Richmond is 333.7 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Salem and Richmond respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Salem from Richmond by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 40 min to cover the distance of 334 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 26 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Salem to Richmond?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 14 min to cover the distance of 334 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 33 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Salem and Richmond?
Where is Salem in relation to Richmond?
Salem is located 334 mi south-west of Richmond.
Salem has geographic coordinates: latitude -33.46942, longitude 26.48155.
Richmond has geographic coordinates: latitude -29.87333, longitude 30.27333.
Which highway goes from Salem to Richmond?
The route from Salem to Richmond follows N2, R56.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- R63: 45 mi
- R343: 7 mi
- R67: 4 mi
