How far is Lyon from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 4062 miles / 6537 kilometers / 3530 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4061.692 miles
- 6536.660 kilometers
- 3529.514 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- 4051.270 miles
- 6519.887 kilometers
- 3520.458 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 Washington D.C. to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lyon?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lyon generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lyon |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | LYS |
| ICAO Code: | LFLL |
| Coordinates: | 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E |