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Distance from Bogotá to Lyon

Straight line

8,785 km
5,459 mi · 4,744 NM

By road

1,933 km
1,201 mi

Travel time

20 h 47 min
flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Lyon?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 8,785 km in a straight line, that is 5,459 miles or 4,744 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bogotá to Lyon is 1,933 km (1,201 miles), about 20 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bogotá, Lyon lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Colombia into France. The halfway point is at 31.0741°, -42.8816°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Lyon?

By road it is 1,933 km (1,201 miles) from Bogotá to Lyon; in a straight line it is 8,785 km (5,459 miles).

How long is the drive from Bogotá to Lyon?

About 20 h 47 min on the fastest route (1,933 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Bogotá?

Lyon is to the north-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.