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Distance from Lyon to Dongguan

Straight line

9,565 km
5,944 mi · 5,165 NM

By road

11,601 km
7,208 mi

Travel time

136 h 5 min
flight ≈ 12 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Dongguan?

Lyon (France) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,565 km in a straight line, that is 5,944 miles or 5,165 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Dongguan is 11,601 km (7,208 miles), about 136 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 49.1323°, 70.1928°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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 Dongguan?

By road it is 11,601 km (7,208 miles) from Lyon to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 9,565 km (5,944 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Dongguan?

About 136 h 5 min on the fastest route (11,601 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Lyon?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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.