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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 3648 miles / 5870 kilometers / 3170 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3647.759 miles
  • 5870.499 kilometers
  • 3169.816 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
  • 3638.040 miles
  • 5854.858 kilometers
  • 3161.370 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 Lyon to Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Lyon to Nantucket generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 910 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W