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How far is Denver, CO, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 5118 miles / 8236 kilometers / 4447 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Denver International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5117.536 miles
  • 8235.875 kilometers
  • 4447.017 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
  • 5104.305 miles
  • 8214.583 kilometers
  • 4435.520 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Denver International Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Lyon to Denver generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W