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How far is Fort Nelson from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2432 miles / 3913 kilometers / 2113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3027 miles / 4872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 33 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2431.594 miles
  • 3913.272 kilometers
  • 2112.998 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
  • 2427.185 miles
  • 3906.176 kilometers
  • 2109.166 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Fort Nelson generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W