How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 9666 miles / 15555 kilometers / 8399 nautical miles.
Richmond Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9665.689 miles
- 15555.418 kilometers
- 8399.254 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- 9662.902 miles
- 15550.933 kilometers
- 8396.832 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 Richmond to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 18 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lynchburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lynchburg generates about 1 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 249 kilograms equals 2 754 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |
| Destination | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |