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How far is Vancouver from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 5195 miles / 8360 kilometers / 4514 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5194.556 miles
  • 8359.827 kilometers
  • 4513.946 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
  • 5179.691 miles
  • 8335.905 kilometers
  • 4501.029 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Lyon to Vancouver generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W