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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2203 miles / 3546 kilometers / 1915 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2508 miles / 4036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2203.213 miles
  • 3545.727 kilometers
  • 1914.539 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
  • 2198.361 miles
  • 3537.919 kilometers
  • 1910.324 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Los Angeles generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W