How far is Geneva from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 60 miles / 97 kilometers / 53 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Geneva (GVA) is 91 miles / 147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 41 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Geneva Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Geneva
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Geneva. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 60.432 miles
- 97.255 kilometers
- 52.514 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- 60.327 miles
- 97.086 kilometers
- 52.422 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 Geneva?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Geneva Airport is 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Geneva?
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Geneva Airport (GVA)
On average, flying from Lyon to Geneva generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 75 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 Geneva
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Geneva Airport (GVA).
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 | Geneva Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Geneva |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | GVA |
| ICAO Code: | LSGG |
| Coordinates: | 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E |