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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 564 miles / 907 kilometers / 490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 731 miles / 1176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 9 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 563.867 miles
  • 907.456 kilometers
  • 489.987 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
  • 563.198 miles
  • 906.379 kilometers
  • 489.406 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 Chicago to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lynchburg generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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