How far is Athens from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 16 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Athens International 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)- 1107.838 miles
- 1782.892 kilometers
- 962.685 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- 1105.929 miles
- 1779.820 kilometers
- 961.026 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 International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Athens?
The time difference between Lyon and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from Lyon to Athens generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
Airlines flying from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH)
| Aegean Airlines |
| Olympic Airlines |
| Transavia France |