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Distance from Lyon to Freiburg

Straight line

339 km
211 mi · 183 NM

By road

439 km
273 mi

Travel time

4 h 37 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Freiburg?

Lyon (France) and Freiburg (Germany) 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, Lyon to Freiburg is 439 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 Lyon, Freiburg lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from France into Germany. 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 Lyon from Freiburg?

By road it is 439 km (273 miles) from Lyon to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 339 km (211 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Freiburg?

About 4 h 37 min on the fastest route (439 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Freiburg from Lyon?

Freiburg is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Freiburg?

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.