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How far is Shreveport, LA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Shreveport (Shreveport Regional Airport) is 895 miles / 1440 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Shreveport (SHV) is 1021 miles / 1643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 2 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Shreveport Regional Airport

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778
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Distance from Lynchburg to Shreveport

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Shreveport. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 895.008 miles
  • 1440.375 kilometers
  • 777.741 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
  • 893.602 miles
  • 1438.112 kilometers
  • 776.519 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 Lynchburg to Shreveport?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Shreveport Regional Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Shreveport generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Shreveport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W
Destination Shreveport Regional Airport
City: Shreveport, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHV
ICAO Code: KSHV
Coordinates: 32°26′47″N, 93°49′32″W