How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 376 miles / 605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 31 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.941 miles
- 497.192 kilometers
- 268.462 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- 309.610 miles
- 498.270 kilometers
- 269.044 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 Charleston to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Lynchburg?
There is no time difference between Charleston and Lynchburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Charleston to Lynchburg generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |