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Distance from Lyon to Tai’an

Straight line

8,684 km
5,396 mi · 4,689 NM

By road

10,595 km
6,584 mi

Travel time

124 h 55 min
flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Tai’an?

Lyon (France) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 8,684 km in a straight line, that is 5,396 miles or 4,689 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Tai’an is 10,595 km (6,584 miles), about 124 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 57.1578°, 67.1607°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 10,595 km (6,584 miles) from Lyon to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 8,684 km (5,396 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Tai’an?

About 124 h 55 min on the fastest route (10,595 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Lyon?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.