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How far is Lyon from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 4119 miles / 6629 kilometers / 3579 nautical miles.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4118.788 miles
  • 6628.546 kilometers
  • 3579.129 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
  • 4107.949 miles
  • 6611.103 kilometers
  • 3569.710 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 Pittsburgh to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Lyon generates about 471 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 471 kilograms equals 1 039 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pittsburgh to Lyon

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W
Destination 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