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Distance from Lyon to Mannheim

Straight line

497 km
309 mi · 268 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Mannheim?

Lyon (France) and Mannheim (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 497 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lyon, Mannheim lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). The route crosses from France into Germany. The halfway point is at 47.6330°, 6.5920°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Mannheim?

The straight-line distance between Lyon and Mannheim is 497 km (309 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mannheim from Lyon?

Mannheim is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 32°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Mannheim?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.