Distance between Roanoke, VA (ROA) and Lynchburg, VA (LYH)
Flight distance from Roanoke to Lynchburg (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 43 miles / 69 kilometers / 37 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 34 minutes.
Driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 51 miles / 82 kilometers and travel time by car is about 1 hour 9 minutes.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Lynchburg.
Shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
How far is Lynchburg from Roanoke?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Roanoke and Lynchburg. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 42.681 miles
- 68.688 kilometers
- 37.089 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 42.581 miles
- 68.527 kilometers
- 37.002 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).
Airport information
A | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
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City: | Roanoke, VA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | ROA |
ICAO Code: | KROA |
Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |
B | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
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City: | Lynchburg, VA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | LYH |
ICAO Code: | KLYH |
Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Roanoke and Lynchburg.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 31 kg (69 pounds).
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Roanoke (ROA) → Lynchburg (LYH).
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