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How far is San Jose, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2332 miles / 3753 kilometers / 2026 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to San Jose (SJC) is 2749 miles / 4424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 58 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2331.847 miles
  • 3752.744 kilometers
  • 2026.320 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
  • 2326.373 miles
  • 3743.935 kilometers
  • 2021.563 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to San Jose generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W