How far is Bucharest from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1028 miles / 1654 kilometers / 893 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1288 miles / 2073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 13 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1027.842 miles
- 1654.151 kilometers
- 893.170 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- 1024.990 miles
- 1649.561 kilometers
- 890.692 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 Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Bucharest?
The time difference between Lyon and Bucharest is 1 hour. Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Lyon to Bucharest generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 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 Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
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 | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |