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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 4461 miles / 7180 kilometers / 3877 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4461.291 miles
  • 7179.752 kilometers
  • 3876.756 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
  • 4448.520 miles
  • 7159.199 kilometers
  • 3865.658 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 8 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Lyon to Grand Forks generates about 514 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 514 kilograms equals 1 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Grand Forks

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

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W