How far is Lafayette, LA, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 883 miles / 1422 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1017 miles / 1636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 55 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 883.376 miles
- 1421.656 kilometers
- 767.633 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- 882.745 miles
- 1420.640 kilometers
- 767.084 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Lafayette?
The time difference between Lynchburg and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Lynchburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Lafayette generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
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 | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |