How far is Decatur, IL, from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 4507 miles / 7253 kilometers / 3916 nautical miles.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4506.926 miles
- 7253.194 kilometers
- 3916.411 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- 4495.204 miles
- 7234.330 kilometers
- 3906.225 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Decatur Airport is 9 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Decatur?
The time difference between Lyon and Decatur is 7 hours. Decatur is 7 hours behind Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Lyon to Decatur generates about 520 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 520 kilograms equals 1 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lyon to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |