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Distance from Lyon to Santiago

Straight line

11,592 km
7,203 mi · 6,259 NM

By road

1,931 km
1,200 mi

Travel time

20 h 51 min
flight ≈ 14 h 59 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Santiago?

Lyon (France) and Santiago (Chile) are very far apart: 11,592 km in a straight line, that is 7,203 miles or 6,259 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Santiago 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, Santiago lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from France into Chile. The halfway point is at 7.7365°, -36.8463°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 59 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 Santiago?

By road it is 1,931 km (1,200 miles) from Lyon to Santiago; in a straight line it is 11,592 km (7,203 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Santiago?

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

In which direction is Santiago from Lyon?

Santiago is to the south-west of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 59 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.