How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 4240 miles / 6824 kilometers / 3685 nautical miles.

Distance from Lyon to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4240.056 miles
• 6823.708 kilometers
• 3684.508 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

• 4228.526 miles
• 6805.152 kilometers
• 3674.488 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Grand Rapids?

The time difference between Lyon and Grand Rapids is 6 hours. Grand Rapids is 6 hours behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Lyon to Grand Rapids generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 072 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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	Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City:	Grand Rapids, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	GRR
ICAO Code:	KGRR
Coordinates:	42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W