How far is Nairobi from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 3774 miles / 6074 kilometers / 3280 nautical miles.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3774.172 miles
- 6073.941 kilometers
- 3279.666 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- 3783.028 miles
- 6088.193 kilometers
- 3287.361 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Wilson Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Nairobi?
The time difference between Lyon and Nairobi is 2 hours. Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Lyon to Nairobi generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 944 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lyon to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
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 | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |