How far is Gainesville, FL, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 555 miles / 894 kilometers / 483 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Gainesville (GNV) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 12 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 555.276 miles
- 893.630 kilometers
- 482.521 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- 556.419 miles
- 895.470 kilometers
- 483.515 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Gainesville?
There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Gainesville.
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Gainesville generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 235 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |