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

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

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Shreveport (SHV) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 18 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Shreveport Regional Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Shreveport

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Shreveport. 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 Richmond to Shreveport?

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

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

On average, flying from Richmond to Shreveport 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 Richmond to Shreveport

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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