How far is Lyon from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 446 miles / 718 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Lyon (LYS) is 593 miles / 955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 43 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from London to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 446.159 miles
- 718.023 kilometers
- 387.701 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- 445.756 miles
- 717.374 kilometers
- 387.351 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 London to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Lyon?
The time difference between London and Lyon is 1 hour. Lyon is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from London to Lyon generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 London (LGW) to Lyon (LYS)
| easyJet |