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

The distance between Shreveport (Shreveport Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shreveport (SHV) to Richmond (RIC) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 15 minutes.

Shreveport Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Shreveport to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.658 miles
  • 1605.574 kilometers
  • 866.941 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
  • 995.998 miles
  • 1602.903 kilometers
  • 865.498 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 Shreveport to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Shreveport Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Shreveport to Richmond generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shreveport to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin 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
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