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How far is Alma from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 3466 miles / 5579 kilometers / 3012 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Alma Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3466.322 miles
  • 5578.505 kilometers
  • 3012.151 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
  • 3456.291 miles
  • 5562.361 kilometers
  • 3003.435 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Alma Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Lyon to Alma generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W