How far is Decatur, IL, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 551 miles / 886 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Decatur (DEC) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 34 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 550.818 miles
- 886.455 kilometers
- 478.648 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- 549.709 miles
- 884.671 kilometers
- 477.684 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Decatur?
The time difference between Lynchburg and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Lynchburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Decatur generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |