How far is Reykjavik from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1642 miles / 2642 kilometers / 1426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Lyon to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1641.579 miles
• 2641.866 kilometers
• 1426.493 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

• 1638.315 miles
• 2636.612 kilometers
• 1423.656 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 Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Reykjavik?

The time difference between Lyon and Reykjavik is 1 hour. Reykjavik is 1 hour behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Lyon to Reykjavik generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Reykjavik

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

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	Reykjavík Airport
City:	Reykjavik
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	RKV
ICAO Code:	BIRK
Coordinates:	64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W