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Distance from Lyon to Tianjin

Straight line

8,442 km
5,246 mi · 4,558 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 3 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Tianjin?

Lyon (France) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 8,442 km in a straight line, that is 5,246 miles or 4,558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lyon, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 58.5878°, 65.5141°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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 Tianjin?

The straight-line distance between Lyon and Tianjin is 8,442 km (5,246 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tianjin from Lyon?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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.