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How far is Papa Westray from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Papa Westray (PPW) is 1332 miles / 2143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 30 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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868
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Distance from Lyon to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.833 miles
  • 1607.466 kilometers
  • 867.962 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
  • 997.832 miles
  • 1605.855 kilometers
  • 867.093 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Lyon to Papa Westray generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W