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Distance from Lyon to Charleroi

Straight line

519 km
323 mi · 280 NM

By road

650 km
404 mi

Travel time

6 h 47 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Charleroi?

Lyon (France) and Charleroi (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 519 km in a straight line, that is 323 miles or 280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Charleroi is 650 km (404 miles), about 6 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Charleroi lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from France into Belgium. The halfway point is at 48.0801°, 4.6547°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Charleroi?

By road it is 650 km (404 miles) from Lyon to Charleroi; in a straight line it is 519 km (323 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Charleroi?

About 6 h 47 min on the fastest route (650 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Charleroi from Lyon?

Charleroi is to the north of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Charleroi?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.