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How far is Tokyo from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6170 miles / 9930 kilometers / 5362 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6170.126 miles
  • 9929.856 kilometers
  • 5361.693 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
  • 6155.515 miles
  • 9906.341 kilometers
  • 5348.996 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Narita International Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Lyon to Tokyo generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E