How far is Lugano from Geneva?
The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 136 miles / 218 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Lugano (LUG) is 206 miles / 332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 39 minutes.
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Distance from Geneva to Lugano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Geneva to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 135.516 miles
- 218.091 kilometers
- 117.760 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- 135.135 miles
- 217.478 kilometers
- 117.429 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 Geneva to Lugano?
The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Lugano Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Geneva and Lugano?
Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lugano Airport (LUG)
On average, flying from Geneva to Lugano generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Geneva to Lugano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lugano Airport (LUG).
Airport information
| Origin | Geneva Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Geneva |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | GVA |
| ICAO Code: | LSGG |
| Coordinates: | 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E |
| Destination | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lugano |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| IATA Code: | LUG |
| ICAO Code: | LSZA |
| Coordinates: | 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E |