How far is Chicago, IL, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4377 miles / 7043 kilometers / 3803 nautical miles.

Distance from Lyon to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4376.563 miles
• 7043.395 kilometers
• 3803.129 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

• 4364.844 miles
• 7024.536 kilometers
• 3792.946 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Chicago?

The time difference between Lyon and Chicago is 7 hours. Chicago is 7 hours behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Lyon to Chicago generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W