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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers / 779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 1120 miles / 1802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 11 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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897
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1443
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779
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Distance from Minneapolis to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 896.519 miles
  • 1442.808 kilometers
  • 779.054 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
  • 895.381 miles
  • 1440.976 kilometers
  • 778.065 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 Minneapolis to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lynchburg generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W
Destination 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