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Distance from Lyon to Nanchong

Straight line

8,417 km
5,230 mi · 4,545 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 1 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Nanchong?

Lyon (France) and Nanchong (China) are very far apart: 8,417 km in a straight line, that is 5,230 miles or 4,545 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lyon, Nanchong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 50.9728°, 62.6549°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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 Nanchong?

The straight-line distance between Lyon and Nanchong is 8,417 km (5,230 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nanchong from Lyon?

Nanchong is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Nanchong?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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.