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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1054 miles / 1697 kilometers / 916 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 46 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1054.384 miles
  • 1696.867 kilometers
  • 916.235 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
  • 1052.043 miles
  • 1693.099 kilometers
  • 914.200 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Grand Island generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W