How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 147 miles / 236 kilometers / 127 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 172 miles / 277 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 49 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 146.564 miles
- 235.872 kilometers
- 127.361 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- 146.567 miles
- 235.876 kilometers
- 127.363 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 Washington D.C. to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lynchburg?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Lynchburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lynchburg generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |