How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 2294 miles / 3692 kilometers / 1994 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2710 miles / 4361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 46 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2294.319 miles
- 3692.348 kilometers
- 1993.708 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- 2288.863 miles
- 3683.568 kilometers
- 1988.968 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 Sacramento to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lynchburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Lynchburg generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |