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

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

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2773 miles / 4463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 16 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Lynchburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Lynchburg. 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 Oakland to Lynchburg?

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

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

On average, flying from Oakland to Lynchburg 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 Oakland to Lynchburg

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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