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How far is Columbia, MO, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 717 miles / 1153 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Columbia (COU) is 867 miles / 1395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 16 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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717
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1153
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623
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Distance from Lynchburg to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 716.625 miles
  • 1153.296 kilometers
  • 622.730 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
  • 714.974 miles
  • 1150.640 kilometers
  • 621.296 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Columbia generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W