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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1390 miles / 2237 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1568 miles / 2524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 47 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1390
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2237
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1208
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Distance from Lynchburg to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1389.708 miles
  • 2236.518 kilometers
  • 1207.623 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
  • 1386.419 miles
  • 2231.225 kilometers
  • 1204.765 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Colorado Springs generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 380 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W