How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 43 miles / 69 kilometers / 37 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 51 miles / 82 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 13 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Lynchburg. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Roanoke to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Lynchburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Lynchburg generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 69 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |