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How far is Seattle, WA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers / 1982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Seattle (SEA) is 2766 miles / 4451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 50 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2280.894 miles
  • 3670.743 kilometers
  • 1982.042 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
  • 2275.680 miles
  • 3662.351 kilometers
  • 1977.511 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Seattle generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W