How far is Lyon from Geneva?
The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 60 miles / 97 kilometers / 53 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Lyon (LYS) is 91 miles / 147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 41 minutes.
Geneva Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Geneva to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Geneva to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 60.432 miles
- 97.255 kilometers
- 52.514 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- 60.327 miles
- 97.086 kilometers
- 52.422 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 Geneva to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Geneva and Lyon?
Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Geneva to Lyon generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 75 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Geneva to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Geneva Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Geneva |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | GVA |
| ICAO Code: | LSGG |
| Coordinates: | 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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 |