How far is Chicago, IL, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4374 miles / 7040 kilometers / 3801 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)

• 4374.408 miles
• 7039.928 kilometers
• 3801.257 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

• 4362.665 miles
• 7021.029 kilometers
• 3791.052 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 O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 46 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Lyon to Chicago generates about 503 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 503 kilograms equals 1 110 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W