How far is Lyon from Poitiers?
The distance between Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) is 319 miles / 513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 20 minutes.
Poitiers–Biard Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Distance from Poitiers to Lyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Poitiers to Lyon. 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 Poitiers to Lyon?
The estimated flight time from Poitiers–Biard Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Poitiers and Lyon?
Flight carbon footprint between Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
On average, flying from Poitiers to Lyon 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 Poitiers to Lyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Poitiers–Biard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Poitiers |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | PIS |
| ICAO Code: | LFBI |
| Coordinates: | 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E |
| Destination | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lyon |
| Country: | France |
| IATA Code: | LYS |
| ICAO Code: | LFLL |
| Coordinates: | 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E |
Airlines flying from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS)
| Air France |
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