How far is Chicago, IL, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 564 miles / 907 kilometers / 490 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Chicago (ORD) is 729 miles / 1173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 10 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 563.867 miles
- 907.456 kilometers
- 489.987 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- 563.198 miles
- 906.379 kilometers
- 489.406 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Chicago?
The time difference between Lynchburg and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Lynchburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Chicago generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |