How far is Lyon from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Lyon (LYS) is 1822 miles / 2932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 37 minutes.
Vnukovo International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Moscow to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1550.647 miles
- 2495.525 kilometers
- 1347.476 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- 1546.637 miles
- 2489.071 kilometers
- 1343.991 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 Moscow to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Lyon?
The time difference between Moscow and Lyon is 2 hours. Lyon is 2 hours behind Moscow.
Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Moscow to Lyon generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″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 |