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How far is Lyon from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2014 miles / 3242 kilometers / 1750 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Lyon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2014.230 miles
  • 3241.589 kilometers
  • 1750.318 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
  • 2012.760 miles
  • 3239.223 kilometers
  • 1749.041 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Lyon generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharm el-Sheikh to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Airport information

Origin Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E
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