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How far is Geneva from Lugano?

The distance between Lugano (Lugano Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 136 miles / 218 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lugano (LUG) to Geneva (GVA) is 206 miles / 331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 37 minutes.

Lugano Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from Lugano to Geneva

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lugano to Geneva. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 135.516 miles
  • 218.091 kilometers
  • 117.760 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
  • 135.135 miles
  • 217.478 kilometers
  • 117.429 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 Lugano to Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Lugano Airport to Geneva Airport is 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Geneva?

There is no time difference between Lugano and Geneva.

Flight carbon footprint between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Lugano to Geneva generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lugano to Geneva

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Geneva Airport (GVA).

Airport information

Origin Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E
Destination Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E