How far is Nantes from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers / 291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) is 458 miles / 737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 43 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Nantes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Nantes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 334.710 miles
- 538.663 kilometers
- 290.855 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- 333.840 miles
- 537.264 kilometers
- 290.099 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 Nantes?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Nantes?
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
On average, flying from Lyon to Nantes generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 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 Nantes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
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 | Nantes Atlantique Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nantes |
| Country: | France |
| IATA Code: | NTE |
| ICAO Code: | LFRS |
| Coordinates: | 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W |