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How far is Lyon from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2693 miles / 4334 kilometers / 2340 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Praia to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2692.882 miles
  • 4333.773 kilometers
  • 2340.050 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
  • 2695.756 miles
  • 4338.398 kilometers
  • 2342.548 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 Praia to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Praia to Lyon generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Lyon

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

Airport information

Origin Nelson Mandela International Airport
City: Praia
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: RAI
ICAO Code: GVNP
Coordinates: 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″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