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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2294 miles / 3692 kilometers / 1994 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2711 miles / 4363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 46 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2294.319 miles
  • 3692.348 kilometers
  • 1993.708 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
  • 2288.863 miles
  • 3683.568 kilometers
  • 1988.968 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Sacramento generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W