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How far is Whistler from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 5135 miles / 8263 kilometers / 4462 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Lyon to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5134.594 miles
  • 8263.329 kilometers
  • 4461.841 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
  • 5119.771 miles
  • 8239.473 kilometers
  • 4448.959 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 Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Lyon to Whistler generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

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 Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W