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How far is Lopez, WA, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 2277 miles / 3665 kilometers / 1979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Lopez (LPS) is 2802 miles / 4509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 29 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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3665
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1979
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Distance from Roanoke to Lopez

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2277.479 miles
  • 3665.247 kilometers
  • 1979.075 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
  • 2272.364 miles
  • 3657.015 kilometers
  • 1974.630 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 Roanoke to Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Lopez generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W
Destination Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W