How far is Athens, GA, from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 4531 miles / 7292 kilometers / 3937 nautical miles.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4531.128 miles
- 7292.144 kilometers
- 3937.443 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- 4520.570 miles
- 7275.152 kilometers
- 3928.268 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 9 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Athens?
The time difference between Lyon and Athens is 6 hours. Athens is 6 hours behind Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Lyon to Athens generates about 523 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 523 kilograms equals 1 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lyon to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
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 | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |