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SAN to LYH: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field)
2,158 mi
3,473 km · 1,875 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,158 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- LYH — Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field · Lynchburg, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near LYH
- ROA · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport43 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport53 mi away
- SHD · Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport67 mi away
- CHO · Charlottesville Albemarle Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LYH?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2,158 miles (3,473 km, 1,875 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LYH?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lynchburg?
Lynchburg is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LYH?
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