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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 499 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 560 miles / 901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 29 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 498.643 miles
  • 802.488 kilometers
  • 433.309 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
  • 498.128 miles
  • 801.660 kilometers
  • 432.862 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 Birmingham to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Lynchburg generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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