How far is Lyon from Paris?
The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 256 miles / 413 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Paris (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 25 minutes.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Paris to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Paris to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 256.408 miles
- 412.649 kilometers
- 222.812 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- 256.277 miles
- 412.438 kilometers
- 222.699 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 Paris to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Paris and Lyon?
Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Paris to Lyon generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Paris to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Paris |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CDG |
| ICAO Code: | LFPG |
| Coordinates: | 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″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 |
Airlines flying from Paris (CDG) to Lyon (LYS)
| Aeroflot |
| Aeroméxico |
| Air France |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Japan Airlines |