Distance from Lyon to Delhi

Straight line

6,471 km

4,021 mi · 3,494 NM

By road

8,250 km

5,126 mi

Travel time

95 h 58 min

flight ≈ 8 h 35 min

Direction

E 80°

initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Delhi?

Lyon (France) and Delhi (India) 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, Lyon to Delhi is 8,250 km (5,126 miles), about 95 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from France into India. 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 Lyon from Delhi?

By road it is 8,250 km (5,126 miles) from Lyon to Delhi; in a straight line it is 6,471 km (4,021 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Delhi?

About 95 h 58 min on the fastest route (8,250 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Lyon?

Delhi is to the east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Delhi?

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.