How far is Lyon from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 1028 miles / 1654 kilometers / 893 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Lyon (LYS) is 1286 miles / 2070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 5 minutes.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1027.842 miles
- 1654.151 kilometers
- 893.170 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- 1024.990 miles
- 1649.561 kilometers
- 890.692 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 Bucharest to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lyon?
The time difference between Bucharest and Lyon is 1 hour. Lyon is 1 hour behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Lyon generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucharest to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |
| Destination | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lyon |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | LYS |
| ICAO Code: | LFLL |
| Coordinates: | 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E |