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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers / 1982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2746 miles / 4419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 54 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2280.894 miles
  • 3670.743 kilometers
  • 1982.042 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
  • 2275.680 miles
  • 3662.351 kilometers
  • 1977.511 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 Seattle to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lynchburg generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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