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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 2332 miles / 3753 kilometers / 2026 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2751 miles / 4427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 0 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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2332
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2026
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Distance from San Jose to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2331.847 miles
  • 3752.744 kilometers
  • 2026.320 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
  • 2326.373 miles
  • 3743.935 kilometers
  • 2021.563 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 San Jose to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from San Jose to Lynchburg generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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