How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 3928 miles / 6321 kilometers / 3413 nautical miles.

Distance from Lyon to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3927.969 miles
• 6321.453 kilometers
• 3413.311 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

• 3917.731 miles
• 6304.978 kilometers
• 3404.416 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 7 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Philadelphia?

The time difference between Lyon and Philadelphia is 6 hours. Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Lyon to Philadelphia generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 986 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Philadelphia

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

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	Philadelphia International Airport
City:	Philadelphia, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PHL
ICAO Code:	KPHL
Coordinates:	39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W