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How far is Oakland, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2342 miles / 3769 kilometers / 2035 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Oakland (OAK) is 2771 miles / 4460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 16 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2341.867 miles
  • 3768.869 kilometers
  • 2035.026 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
  • 2336.347 miles
  • 3759.986 kilometers
  • 2030.230 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Oakland generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W