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How far is Lyon from São Tomé?

The distance between São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 3123 miles / 5026 kilometers / 2714 nautical miles.

São Tomé International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from São Tomé to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3123.247 miles
  • 5026.379 kilometers
  • 2714.028 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
  • 3134.819 miles
  • 5045.002 kilometers
  • 2724.083 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 São Tomé to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from São Tomé to Lyon generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 769 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Tomé to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Airport information

Origin São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″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