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How far is Dothan, AL, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Dothan (Dothan Regional Airport) is 547 miles / 880 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Dothan (DHN) is 648 miles / 1043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 59 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Dothan Regional Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Dothan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 546.569 miles
  • 879.617 kilometers
  • 474.955 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
  • 546.815 miles
  • 880.013 kilometers
  • 475.169 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 Dothan?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Dothan Regional Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Dothan generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 233 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 Dothan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Dothan Regional Airport (DHN).

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 Dothan Regional Airport
City: Dothan, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DHN
ICAO Code: KDHN
Coordinates: 31°19′16″N, 85°26′58″W