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How far is Jackson, TN, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 554 miles / 891 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Jackson (MKL) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 38 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.762 miles
  • 891.194 kilometers
  • 481.206 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
  • 552.601 miles
  • 889.325 kilometers
  • 480.197 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Jackson 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W