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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 708 miles / 1139 kilometers / 615 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 793 miles / 1277 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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615
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Distance from Jackson to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 707.671 miles
  • 1138.887 kilometers
  • 614.950 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
  • 706.875 miles
  • 1137.606 kilometers
  • 614.258 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 Jackson to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Jackson to Lynchburg generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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