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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 4766 miles / 7671 kilometers / 4142 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4766.465 miles
  • 7670.882 kilometers
  • 4141.945 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
  • 4754.193 miles
  • 7651.132 kilometers
  • 4131.281 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 9 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Lyon to Kansas City generates about 554 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 554 kilograms equals 1 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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 Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W