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How far is Calgary from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 4842 miles / 7792 kilometers / 4207 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4841.758 miles
  • 7792.055 kilometers
  • 4207.373 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
  • 4827.612 miles
  • 7769.288 kilometers
  • 4195.080 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Calgary International Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Lyon to Calgary generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W