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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 639 miles / 1029 kilometers / 555 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 720 miles / 1159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 51 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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1029
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555
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Distance from Portland to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 639.253 miles
  • 1028.778 kilometers
  • 555.495 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
  • 638.795 miles
  • 1028.041 kilometers
  • 555.097 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 Portland to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Lynchburg?

There is no time difference between Portland and Lynchburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Portland to Lynchburg generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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