How far is Lyon from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 9428 miles / 15173 kilometers / 8193 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9428.164 miles
- 15173.159 kilometers
- 8192.850 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- 9426.964 miles
- 15171.228 kilometers
- 8191.808 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 Cairns to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 18 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Lyon?
The time difference between Cairns and Lyon is 9 hours. Lyon is 9 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Cairns to Lyon generates about 1 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 213 kilograms equals 2 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″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 |