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How far is Caen from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 352 miles / 567 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) is 447 miles / 720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 27 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 352.135 miles
  • 566.707 kilometers
  • 305.997 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
  • 351.598 miles
  • 565.842 kilometers
  • 305.530 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Caen?

There is no time difference between Lyon and Caen.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Lyon to Caen generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 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 Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

Airport information

Origin Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E
Destination Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W

Airlines flying from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR)

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