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How far is Reykjavik from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers / 1435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Reykjavik (KEF) is 2489 miles / 4005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 55 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Keflavík International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1651.571 miles
  • 2657.946 kilometers
  • 1435.176 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
  • 1648.239 miles
  • 2652.584 kilometers
  • 1432.281 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 Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

On average, flying from Lyon to Reykjavik generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

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 Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W