How far is Chișinău from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Chișinău (Chișinău International Airport) is 1139 miles / 1834 kilometers / 990 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Chișinău (KIV) is 1529 miles / 2460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 12 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Chișinău International Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Chișinău
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Chișinău. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1139.330 miles
- 1833.574 kilometers
- 990.051 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- 1136.082 miles
- 1828.346 kilometers
- 987.228 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 Chișinău?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chișinău International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Chișinău?
The time difference between Lyon and Chișinău is 1 hour. Chișinău is 1 hour ahead of Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV)
On average, flying from Lyon to Chișinău generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Chișinău
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV).
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 | Chișinău International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chișinău |
| Country: | Moldova  |
| IATA Code: | KIV |
| ICAO Code: | LUKK |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′39″N, 28°55′51″E |