How far is Lyon from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 338 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon (LYS) is 423 miles / 680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 41 minutes.
Frankfurt Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Frankfurt to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 337.559 miles
- 543.249 kilometers
- 293.331 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- 337.352 miles
- 542.915 kilometers
- 293.151 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 Frankfurt to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Lyon?
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Lyon generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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 Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon (LYS)
| Ethiopian Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| Singapore Airlines |