How far is Poitiers from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 19 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Poitiers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Poitiers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 237.164 miles
- 381.679 kilometers
- 206.090 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- 236.534 miles
- 380.665 kilometers
- 205.543 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 Poitiers?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Poitiers?
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)
On average, flying from Lyon to Poitiers generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 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 Poitiers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).
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 | Poitiers–Biard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Poitiers |
| Country: | France |
| IATA Code: | PIS |
| ICAO Code: | LFBI |
| Coordinates: | 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E |
Airlines flying from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS)
| Air France |
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