How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 103 miles / 165 kilometers / 89 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 131 miles / 211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 53 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 102.523 miles
- 164.995 kilometers
- 89.090 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- 102.709 miles
- 165.294 kilometers
- 89.251 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 Raleigh to Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Lynchburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Lynchburg generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 88 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| 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 |