How far is Sochi from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 1714 miles / 2758 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Sochi (AER) is 2484 miles / 3997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Lyon to Sochi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1713.855 miles
• 2758.182 kilometers
• 1489.299 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

• 1709.164 miles
• 2750.633 kilometers
• 1485.223 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 Sochi?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Sochi International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Sochi?

The time difference between Lyon and Sochi is 2 hours. Sochi is 2 hours ahead of Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Sochi International Airport (AER)

On average, flying from Lyon to Sochi generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Sochi

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

Airport information

Origin	Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City:	Lyon
Country:	France
IATA Code:	LYS
ICAO Code:	LFLL
Coordinates:	45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E

Destination	Sochi International Airport
City:	Sochi
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	AER
ICAO Code:	URSS
Coordinates:	43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E