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How far is Thessaloniki from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki Airport) is 970 miles / 1562 kilometers / 843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Thessaloniki (SKG) is 1297 miles / 2088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 8 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Thessaloniki Airport

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970
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1562
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843
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Distance from Lyon to Thessaloniki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 970.293 miles
  • 1561.535 kilometers
  • 843.161 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
  • 968.171 miles
  • 1558.119 kilometers
  • 841.317 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 Thessaloniki?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)

On average, flying from Lyon to Thessaloniki generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Thessaloniki

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

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 Thessaloniki Airport
City: Thessaloniki
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: SKG
ICAO Code: LGTS
Coordinates: 40°31′10″N, 22°58′15″E