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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers / 779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 23 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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779
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Distance from Lynchburg to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 896.519 miles
  • 1442.808 kilometers
  • 779.054 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
  • 895.381 miles
  • 1440.976 kilometers
  • 778.065 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Minneapolis generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W