Distance from Delhi to Lyon

Straight line

6,471 km

4,021 mi · 3,494 NM

By road

8,252 km

5,127 mi

Travel time

96 h

flight ≈ 8 h 35 min

Direction

NW 308°

initial bearing

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How far is Delhi from Lyon?

Delhi (India) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 6,471 km in a straight line, that is 4,021 miles or 3,494 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Delhi to Lyon is 8,252 km (5,127 miles), about 96 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Delhi, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from India into France. The halfway point is at 43.1455°, 45.8111°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Delhi from Lyon?

By road it is 8,252 km (5,127 miles) from Delhi to Lyon; in a straight line it is 6,471 km (4,021 miles).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Lyon?

About 96 h on the fastest route (8,252 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Delhi?

Lyon is to the north-west of Delhi, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 35 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.