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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 4640 miles / 7468 kilometers / 4032 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4640.178 miles
  • 7467.642 kilometers
  • 4032.204 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
  • 4627.064 miles
  • 7446.537 kilometers
  • 4020.808 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Lyon to Bismarck generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W