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How far is Richmond, VA, from Baton Rouge, LA?

The distance between Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers / 805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Richmond (RIC) is 1058 miles / 1703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 47 minutes.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Baton Rouge to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baton Rouge to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 926.349 miles
  • 1490.814 kilometers
  • 804.975 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 925.497 miles
  • 1489.443 kilometers
  • 804.235 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Baton Rouge to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Baton Rouge to Richmond generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baton Rouge to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTR
ICAO Code: KBTR
Coordinates: 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″W
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W