How far is Lyon from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 1782 miles / 2868 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1781.848 miles
- 2867.606 kilometers
- 1548.383 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- 1780.330 miles
- 2865.163 kilometers
- 1547.064 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 Cairo to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Lyon?
The time difference between Cairo and Lyon is 1 hour. Lyon is 1 hour behind Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Cairo to Lyon generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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 |