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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 5172 miles / 8323 kilometers / 4494 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5171.804 miles
  • 8323.212 kilometers
  • 4494.175 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
  • 5158.650 miles
  • 8302.042 kilometers
  • 4482.744 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Lyon to Colorado Springs generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W