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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 200 miles / 322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 16 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 168.294 miles
  • 270.843 kilometers
  • 146.243 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
  • 167.923 miles
  • 270.246 kilometers
  • 145.921 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 Norfolk to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Norfolk and Lynchburg?

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Lynchburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Lynchburg generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Lynchburg

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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