How far is Washington D.C. from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4062 miles / 6537 kilometers / 3530 nautical miles.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4061.692 miles
- 6536.660 kilometers
- 3529.514 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- 4051.270 miles
- 6519.887 kilometers
- 3520.458 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Lyon to Washington D.C. generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lyon to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |