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How far is Samos from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Samos (Samos International Airport) is 1252 miles / 2015 kilometers / 1088 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Samos (SMI) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 4 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Samos International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Samos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1251.855 miles
  • 2014.666 kilometers
  • 1087.833 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
  • 1249.528 miles
  • 2010.920 kilometers
  • 1085.810 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 Samos?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Samos International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Samos International Airport (SMI)

On average, flying from Lyon to Samos generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Samos

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

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 Samos International Airport
City: Samos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: SMI
ICAO Code: LGSM
Coordinates: 37°41′23″N, 26°54′42″E