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How far is Bedford, MA, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3657 miles / 5886 kilometers / 3178 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Lyon to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3657.484 miles
  • 5886.150 kilometers
  • 3178.266 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
  • 3647.563 miles
  • 5870.184 kilometers
  • 3169.646 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Hanscom Field is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Lyon to Bedford generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E
Destination Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W