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Distance from Lyon to Toulouse

Straight line

360 km
224 mi · 194 NM

By road

536 km
333 mi

Travel time

5 h 39 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Toulouse?

Lyon (France) and Toulouse (France) are a medium distance apart: 360 km in a straight line, that is 224 miles or 194 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Toulouse is 536 km (333 miles), about 5 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Toulouse lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 44.6890°, 3.1137°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Toulouse?

By road it is 536 km (333 miles) from Lyon to Toulouse; in a straight line it is 360 km (224 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Toulouse?

About 5 h 39 min on the fastest route (536 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Toulouse from Lyon?

Toulouse is to the south-west of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Toulouse?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.