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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 787 miles / 1267 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 977 miles / 1572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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787
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1267
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684
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Distance from Waterloo to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 787.184 miles
  • 1266.850 kilometers
  • 684.044 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
  • 785.874 miles
  • 1264.742 kilometers
  • 682.906 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 Waterloo to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Lynchburg generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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