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How far is Arcata, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2399 miles / 3860 kilometers / 2084 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Arcata (ACV) is 2911 miles / 4685 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 43 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2398.661 miles
  • 3860.271 kilometers
  • 2084.380 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
  • 2392.894 miles
  • 3850.990 kilometers
  • 2079.368 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 Lynchburg to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Arcata generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W