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How far is Plovdiv from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 1015 miles / 1634 kilometers / 882 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Plovdiv (PDV) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 57 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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1015
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1634
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882
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Distance from Lyon to Plovdiv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1015.414 miles
  • 1634.151 kilometers
  • 882.371 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
  • 1012.867 miles
  • 1630.051 kilometers
  • 880.157 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 Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from Lyon to Plovdiv generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Plovdiv

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

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 Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E