How far is Lyon from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2709 miles / 4359 kilometers / 2354 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2708.636 miles
• 4359.127 kilometers
• 2353.740 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

• 2705.970 miles
• 4354.836 kilometers
• 2351.423 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 Riyadh to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lyon?

The time difference between Riyadh and Lyon is 2 hours. Lyon is 2 hours behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Lyon generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Lyon

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

Airport information

Origin	King Khalid International Airport
City:	Riyadh
Country:	Saudi Arabia
IATA Code:	RUH
ICAO Code:	OERK
Coordinates:	24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E

Destination	Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City:	Lyon
Country:	France
IATA Code:	LYS
ICAO Code:	LFLL
Coordinates:	45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E