How far is Richmond, VA, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 104 miles / 168 kilometers / 91 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Richmond (RIC) is 122 miles / 197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 42 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 104.179 miles
- 167.660 kilometers
- 90.529 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- 103.940 miles
- 167.275 kilometers
- 90.321 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Richmond generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 89 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |