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How far is Glasgow from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 814 miles / 1311 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Glasgow (GLA) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 3 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 814.325 miles
  • 1310.529 kilometers
  • 707.629 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
  • 813.405 miles
  • 1309.049 kilometers
  • 706.830 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 Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Glasgow Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Lyon to Glasgow generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Glasgow

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

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 Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W