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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 3686 miles / 5932 kilometers / 3203 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Sal to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3686.040 miles
  • 5932.107 kilometers
  • 3203.082 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
  • 3682.253 miles
  • 5926.012 kilometers
  • 3199.791 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 Sal to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Sal to Lynchburg generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 920 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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