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How far is Yellowknife from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 4268 miles / 6869 kilometers / 3709 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4268.398 miles
  • 6869.321 kilometers
  • 3709.137 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
  • 4255.269 miles
  • 6848.192 kilometers
  • 3697.728 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Lyon to Yellowknife generates about 490 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 490 kilograms equals 1 080 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W