How far is London from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 471 miles / 758 kilometers / 409 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to London (LHR) is 618 miles / 994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 10 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Lyon to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 471.180 miles
- 758.291 kilometers
- 409.444 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- 470.750 miles
- 757.599 kilometers
- 409.070 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and London?
The time difference between Lyon and London is 1 hour. London is 1 hour behind Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Lyon to London generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Lyon (LYS) to London (LHR)
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| British Airways |