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How far is Saransk from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Saransk (Saransk Airport) is 1853 miles / 2982 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Saransk (SKX) is 2271 miles / 3655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 18 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Saransk Airport

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1853
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2982
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1610
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Distance from Lyon to Saransk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1853.168 miles
  • 2982.384 kilometers
  • 1610.359 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
  • 1847.987 miles
  • 2974.047 kilometers
  • 1605.857 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 Saransk?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Saransk Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Saransk Airport (SKX)

On average, flying from Lyon to Saransk generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Saransk

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

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 Saransk Airport
City: Saransk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SKX
ICAO Code: UWPS
Coordinates: 54°7′30″N, 45°12′44″E