How far is Raleigh, NC, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 4247 miles / 6835 kilometers / 3691 nautical miles.

Distance from Lyon to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4246.974 miles
• 6834.842 kilometers
• 3690.519 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

• 4236.688 miles
• 6818.288 kilometers
• 3681.581 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Raleigh?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Lyon to Raleigh generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Raleigh

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

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	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W