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How far is Lyon from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 5798 miles / 9331 kilometers / 5039 nautical miles.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Fresno to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5798.230 miles
  • 9331.346 kilometers
  • 5038.524 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
  • 5784.114 miles
  • 9308.629 kilometers
  • 5026.257 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 Fresno to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Fresno to Lyon generates about 689 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 689 kilograms equals 1 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fresno to Lyon

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

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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