How far is Lyon from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 5772 miles / 9290 kilometers / 5016 nautical miles.

Distance from São Paulo to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5772.239 miles
• 9289.518 kilometers
• 5015.938 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

• 5785.944 miles
• 9311.575 kilometers
• 5027.848 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 São Paulo to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 11 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Lyon?

The time difference between São Paulo and Lyon is 4 hours. Lyon is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Lyon generates about 686 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 686 kilograms equals 1 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Airport information

Origin	São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City:	São Paulo
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	CGH
ICAO Code:	SBSP
Coordinates:	23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W

Destination	Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City:	Lyon
Country:	France
IATA Code:	LYS
ICAO Code:	LFLL
Coordinates:	45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E