How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 104 miles / 168 kilometers / 91 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 123 miles / 198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 44 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 104.179 miles
- 167.660 kilometers
- 90.529 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- 103.940 miles
- 167.275 kilometers
- 90.321 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 Richmond to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lynchburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lynchburg generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 89 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |