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How far is Lyon from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 4371 miles / 7034 kilometers / 3798 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4370.735 miles
  • 7034.016 kilometers
  • 3798.065 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
  • 4360.283 miles
  • 7017.195 kilometers
  • 3788.982 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 Charlotte to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 8 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Lyon generates about 503 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 503 kilograms equals 1 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W
Destination Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E