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How far is Lyon from Bordeaux?

The distance between Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 290 miles / 466 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) is 375 miles / 603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 22 minutes.

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Bordeaux to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 289.740 miles
  • 466.292 kilometers
  • 251.777 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
  • 288.971 miles
  • 465.054 kilometers
  • 251.109 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 Bordeaux to Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Lyon?

There is no time difference between Bordeaux and Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Bordeaux to Lyon generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bordeaux to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Airport information

Origin Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″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

Airlines flying from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS)

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