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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 708 miles / 1140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 39 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 508.651 miles
  • 818.595 kilometers
  • 442.006 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
  • 508.513 miles
  • 818.372 kilometers
  • 441.886 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 Grand Rapids to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Lynchburg?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Lynchburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Lynchburg generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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