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How far is Block Island, RI, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3718 miles / 5983 kilometers / 3231 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3717.799 miles
  • 5983.218 kilometers
  • 3230.679 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
  • 3707.907 miles
  • 5967.298 kilometers
  • 3222.083 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 Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Block Island State Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Lyon to Block Island generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

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 Block Island State Airport
City: Block Island, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BID
ICAO Code: KBID
Coordinates: 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W