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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 913 miles / 1469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 18 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.992 miles
  • 1186.073 kilometers
  • 640.428 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
  • 735.703 miles
  • 1183.999 kilometers
  • 639.308 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 Cedar Rapids to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Lynchburg generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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