How far is Lyon from London?
The distance between London (London Stansted Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 480 miles / 772 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (STN) to Lyon (LYS) is 612 miles / 985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 7 minutes.
London Stansted Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from London to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 479.556 miles
- 771.771 kilometers
- 416.723 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- 479.214 miles
- 771.220 kilometers
- 416.425 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 London to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from London Stansted Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Lyon?
The time difference between London and Lyon is 1 hour. Lyon is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from London to Lyon generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | London Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″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 |
Airlines flying from London (STN) to Lyon (LYS)
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