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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 2203 miles / 3546 kilometers / 1915 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2507 miles / 4034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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2203
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3546
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1915
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Distance from Los Angeles to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2203.213 miles
  • 3545.727 kilometers
  • 1914.539 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
  • 2198.361 miles
  • 3537.919 kilometers
  • 1910.324 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 Los Angeles to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Lynchburg generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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