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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 581 miles / 936 kilometers / 505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 726 miles / 1168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 19 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 581.403 miles
  • 935.677 kilometers
  • 505.225 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
  • 581.889 miles
  • 936.460 kilometers
  • 505.648 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 Ottawa to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Lynchburg?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Lynchburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Lynchburg generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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