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How far is Lyon from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 4675 miles / 7524 kilometers / 4063 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4675.305 miles
  • 7524.174 kilometers
  • 4062.729 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
  • 4660.782 miles
  • 7500.801 kilometers
  • 4050.109 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 Fairbanks to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lyon generates about 542 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 542 kilograms equals 1 195 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Lyon

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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