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How far is Ottawa from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 3741 miles / 6020 kilometers / 3251 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3740.723 miles
  • 6020.110 kilometers
  • 3250.599 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
  • 3730.220 miles
  • 6003.208 kilometers
  • 3241.473 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Lyon to Ottawa generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 935 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W