How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 717 miles / 1153 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 867 miles / 1396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 716.625 miles
- 1153.296 kilometers
- 622.730 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- 714.974 miles
- 1150.640 kilometers
- 621.296 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 Columbia to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Lynchburg?
The time difference between Columbia and Lynchburg is 1 hour. Lynchburg is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Columbia to Lynchburg generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |