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How far is Lyon from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2778 miles / 4470 kilometers / 2414 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2777.739 miles
  • 4470.338 kilometers
  • 2413.789 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
  • 2784.737 miles
  • 4481.599 kilometers
  • 2419.870 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 Freetown to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Freetown to Lyon generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Lyon

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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