How far is Edinburgh from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Edinburgh (EDI) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 9 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Edinburgh Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Edinburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Edinburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 796.544 miles
- 1281.913 kilometers
- 692.178 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- 795.737 miles
- 1280.614 kilometers
- 691.476 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 Edinburgh?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Edinburgh?
The time difference between Lyon and Edinburgh is 1 hour. Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On average, flying from Lyon to Edinburgh generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Edinburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
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 | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
Airlines flying from Lyon (LYS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
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