How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 3919 miles / 6306 kilometers / 3405 nautical miles.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Lyon to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3918.638 miles
- 6306.437 kilometers
- 3405.204 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- 3908.381 miles
- 6289.929 kilometers
- 3396.290 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Wings Field is 7 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Philadelphia?
The time difference between Lyon and Philadelphia is 6 hours. Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Lyon to Philadelphia generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lyon to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Wings Field (BBX).
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 | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |