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Distance from Freiburg to Lyon

Straight line

339 km
211 mi · 183 NM

By road

440 km
273 mi

Travel time

4 h 37 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SW 224°
initial bearing

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How far is Freiburg from Lyon?

Freiburg (Germany) and Lyon (France) are a medium distance apart: 339 km in a straight line, that is 211 miles or 183 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Freiburg to Lyon is 440 km (273 miles), about 4 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Freiburg, Lyon lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). The route crosses from Germany into France. The halfway point is at 46.8820°, 6.3180°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Freiburg from Lyon?

By road it is 440 km (273 miles) from Freiburg to Lyon; in a straight line it is 339 km (211 miles).

How long is the drive from Freiburg to Lyon?

About 4 h 37 min on the fastest route (440 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Freiburg?

Lyon is to the south-west of Freiburg, at an initial bearing of 224°.

How long is the flight from Freiburg to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.