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Distance from Changchun to Lyon

Straight line

8,477 km
5,268 mi · 4,577 NM

By road

10,975 km
6,820 mi

Travel time

130 h 33 min
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Changchun from Lyon?

Changchun (China) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 8,477 km in a straight line, that is 5,268 miles or 4,577 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changchun to Lyon is 10,975 km (6,820 miles), about 130 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Changchun, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 63.4428°, 66.7077°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Changchun from Lyon?

By road it is 10,975 km (6,820 miles) from Changchun to Lyon; in a straight line it is 8,477 km (5,268 miles).

How long is the drive from Changchun to Lyon?

About 130 h 33 min on the fastest route (10,975 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Changchun?

Lyon is to the north-west of Changchun, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Changchun to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.