| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 16, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 16, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | RANGE RESOURCES CORP |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000315852 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-12209 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-1312571 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Throckmorton Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Worth |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 76102 |
| City Area Code | 817 |
| Local Phone Number | 870-2601 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of each class | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | RRC |
| Name of each exchange on which registered | NYSE |
