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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers / 515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 16 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 592.811 miles
  • 954.037 kilometers
  • 515.139 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
  • 591.586 miles
  • 952.066 kilometers
  • 514.074 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 Springfield to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Springfield to Lynchburg generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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