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How far is Lexington, KY, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 4408 miles / 7094 kilometers / 3830 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4407.877 miles
  • 7093.790 kilometers
  • 3830.340 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
  • 4396.742 miles
  • 7075.870 kilometers
  • 3820.664 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Lyon to Lexington generates about 508 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 508 kilograms equals 1 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W