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How far is Sanday from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Sanday (Sanday Airport) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Sanday (NDY) is 1322 miles / 2127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 20 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Sanday Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Sanday

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.953 miles
  • 1589.956 kilometers
  • 858.508 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
  • 986.986 miles
  • 1588.400 kilometers
  • 857.667 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 Sanday?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Sanday Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Sanday Airport (NDY)

On average, flying from Lyon to Sanday generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Sanday

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Sanday Airport (NDY).

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 Sanday Airport
City: Sanday
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NDY
ICAO Code: EGES
Coordinates: 59°15′1″N, 2°34′36″W