How far is Lyon from Athens?
The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (ATH) to Lyon (LYS) is 1584 miles / 2549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 6 minutes.
Athens International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Athens to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1107.838 miles
- 1782.892 kilometers
- 962.685 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- 1105.929 miles
- 1779.820 kilometers
- 961.026 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 Athens to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Lyon?
The time difference between Athens and Lyon is 1 hour. Lyon is 1 hour behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Athens to Lyon generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″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 Athens (ATH) to Lyon (LYS)
| Aegean Airlines |
| Olympic Airlines |
| Transavia France |