How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 551 miles / 886 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 33 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 550.818 miles
- 886.455 kilometers
- 478.648 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- 549.709 miles
- 884.671 kilometers
- 477.684 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 Decatur to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Lynchburg?
The time difference between Decatur and Lynchburg is 1 hour. Lynchburg is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Decatur to Lynchburg generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
Origin | Decatur Airport |
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City: | Decatur, IL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | DEC |
ICAO Code: | KDEC |
Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |
Destination | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
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City: | Lynchburg, VA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | LYH |
ICAO Code: | KLYH |
Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |