How far is Detroit, MI, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4179 miles / 6726 kilometers / 3632 nautical miles.

Distance from Lyon to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4179.174 miles
• 6725.728 kilometers
• 3631.603 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

• 4167.903 miles
• 6707.590 kilometers
• 3621.809 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Detroit?

The time difference between Lyon and Detroit is 6 hours. Detroit is 6 hours behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Lyon to Detroit generates about 479 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 479 kilograms equals 1 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W