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How far is Lyon from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2570 miles / 4135 kilometers / 2233 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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2570
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4135
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2233
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Distance from Sal to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2569.621 miles
  • 4135.405 kilometers
  • 2232.940 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
  • 2571.931 miles
  • 4139.122 kilometers
  • 2234.947 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 Sal to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Sal to Lyon generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Lyon

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

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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