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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 272 miles / 437 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 393 miles / 632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 45 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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272
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Distance from Columbus to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 271.631 miles
  • 437.147 kilometers
  • 236.040 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
  • 271.485 miles
  • 436.913 kilometers
  • 235.914 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 Columbus to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Lynchburg?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Lynchburg.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Columbus to Lynchburg generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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