How far is Lyon from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 11802 miles / 18994 kilometers / 10256 nautical miles.

Distance from Christchurch to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 11802.069 miles
• 18993.588 kilometers
• 10255.717 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

• 11800.752 miles
• 18991.469 kilometers
• 10254.573 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 Christchurch to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 22 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Lyon?

The time difference between Christchurch and Lyon is 12 hours. Lyon is 12 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Lyon generates about 1 593 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 593 kilograms equals 3 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Airport information

Origin	Christchurch Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
Coordinates:	43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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