How far is Lyon from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lyon (LYS) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 10 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 796.544 miles
- 1281.913 kilometers
- 692.178 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- 795.737 miles
- 1280.614 kilometers
- 691.476 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 Edinburgh to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Lyon?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Lyon is 1 hour. Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Lyon generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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 |
Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lyon (LYS)
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