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Distance from Lyon to Mexico City

Straight line

9,517 km
5,913 mi · 5,139 NM

By road

1,931 km
1,200 mi

Travel time

20 h 51 min
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Mexico City?

Lyon (France) and Mexico City (Mexico) are very far apart: 9,517 km in a straight line, that is 5,913 miles or 5,139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Mexico City is 1,931 km (1,200 miles), about 20 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lyon, Mexico City lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from France into Mexico. The halfway point is at 45.5542°, -57.9656°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Mexico City?

By road it is 1,931 km (1,200 miles) from Lyon to Mexico City; in a straight line it is 9,517 km (5,913 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Mexico City?

About 20 h 51 min on the fastest route (1,931 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mexico City from Lyon?

Mexico City is to the north-west of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.