How far is Lugano from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 185 miles / 298 kilometers / 161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Lugano (LUG) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 32 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Lugano Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Lugano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 185.282 miles
- 298.182 kilometers
- 161.005 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- 184.762 miles
- 297.345 kilometers
- 160.554 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 Lugano?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Lugano Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Lugano?
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Lugano Airport (LUG)
On average, flying from Lyon to Lugano generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 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 Lugano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Lugano Airport (LUG).
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 | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lugano |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | LUG |
| ICAO Code: | LSZA |
| Coordinates: | 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E |