Nashville to Roanoke flights
Roanoke lies 622 km (387 mi) east of Nashville, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Nashville | Roanoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,447 | 100,011 |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | BNA, 11 km out | ROA, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 37201–37250 | 24001–24050 |
Clocks in Roanoke are 1 h ahead of Nashville right now, so a 1 h 33 min journey lands 2 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nashville
Nashville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,030-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Roanoke
Roanoke is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH, 66 km), Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (regional) | ROA | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,800 ft | 1,175 ft |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (regional) | LYH | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,100 ft | 938 ft |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (regional) | LWB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,003 ft | 2,302 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Roanoke from Nashville?
622 km (387 mi) in a straight line, east of Nashville.
How long does it take to get from Nashville to Roanoke by air?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nashville and Roanoke?
Roanoke is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Nashville to Roanoke flights?
Typically Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); Roanoke also has LYH, LWB.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.