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How far is Lyon from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2781 miles / 4475 kilometers / 2416 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Accra to Lyon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2780.567 miles
  • 4474.889 kilometers
  • 2416.247 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
  • 2790.020 miles
  • 4490.102 kilometers
  • 2424.461 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 Accra to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Accra to Lyon generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E