How far is Bristol from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 530 miles / 852 kilometers / 460 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Bristol (BRS) is 715 miles / 1150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Lyon to Bristol

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Bristol. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 529.599 miles
• 852.307 kilometers
• 460.209 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

• 528.862 miles
• 851.121 kilometers
• 459.568 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 Lyon to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Bristol Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bristol?

The time difference between Lyon and Bristol is 1 hour. Bristol is 1 hour behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Lyon to Bristol generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin	Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City:	Lyon
Country:	France
IATA Code:	LYS
ICAO Code:	LFLL
Coordinates:	45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E

Destination	Bristol Airport
City:	Bristol
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BRS
ICAO Code:	EGGD
Coordinates:	51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W