How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4622 miles / 7439 kilometers / 4017 nautical miles.

Distance from Lyon to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4622.178 miles
• 7438.675 kilometers
• 4016.563 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

• 4609.871 miles
• 7418.869 kilometers
• 4005.869 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 Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Des Moines?

The time difference between Lyon and Des Moines is 7 hours. Des Moines is 7 hours behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Lyon to Des Moines generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Des Moines

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

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	Des Moines International Airport
City:	Des Moines, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
Coordinates:	41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W