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Distance from Lyon to Changchun

Straight line

8,477 km
5,268 mi · 4,577 NM

By road

10,984 km
6,825 mi

Travel time

130 h 31 min
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Changchun?

Lyon (France) and Changchun (China) 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, Lyon to Changchun is 10,984 km (6,825 miles), about 130 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Changchun lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from France into China. 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 Lyon from Changchun?

By road it is 10,984 km (6,825 miles) from Lyon to Changchun; in a straight line it is 8,477 km (5,268 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Changchun?

About 130 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,984 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changchun from Lyon?

Changchun is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Changchun?

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.