Distance from Nanjing to Lyon
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How far is Nanjing from Lyon?
Nanjing (China) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 9,131 km in a straight line, that is 5,674 miles or 4,930 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Nanjing, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 55.6695°, 70.2839°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Nanjing
- Nanjing – Hefei 143 km
- Nanjing – Wuxi 153 km
- Nanjing – Huainan 179 km
- Nanjing – Changshu City 191 km
- Nanjing – Suzhou 192 km
- Nanjing – Kunshan 219 km
- Nanjing – Hangzhou 237 km
- Nanjing – Shanghai 270 km
- Nanjing – Tongshan 280 km
Other distances from Lyon
- Lyon – Turin 234 km
- Lyon – Montpellier 250 km
- Lyon – Marseille 276 km
- Lyon – Nice 297 km
- Lyon – Zürich 335 km
- Lyon – Freiburg 339 km
- Lyon – Milan 339 km
- Lyon – Genoa 355 km
- Lyon – Toulouse 359 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nanjing from Lyon?
The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Lyon is 9,131 km (5,674 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lyon from Nanjing?
Lyon is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 320°.
How long is the flight from Nanjing to Lyon?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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.