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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers / 1982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2743 miles / 4415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 52 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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2281
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1982
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Distance from Seattle to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2280.748 miles
  • 3670.508 kilometers
  • 1981.916 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
  • 2275.541 miles
  • 3662.128 kilometers
  • 1977.391 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 Seattle to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lynchburg generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination 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