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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Norfolk (ORF) is 200 miles / 322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 17 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 168.294 miles
  • 270.843 kilometers
  • 146.243 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
  • 167.923 miles
  • 270.246 kilometers
  • 145.921 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Norfolk?

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Norfolk.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Norfolk generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Norfolk

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

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W