How far is Lyon from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 5133 miles / 8261 kilometers / 4461 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5133.311 miles
- 8261.264 kilometers
- 4460.726 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- 5131.277 miles
- 8257.990 kilometers
- 4458.958 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 Colombo to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Lyon?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Colombo to Lyon generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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 |