How far is Charleston, SC, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Charleston (CHS) is 376 miles / 605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 28 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.941 miles
- 497.192 kilometers
- 268.462 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- 309.610 miles
- 498.270 kilometers
- 269.044 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 Lynchburg to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Charleston generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |