Distance from Nantes to Lyon

Straight line

518 km

322 mi · 280 NM

By road

683 km

425 mi

Travel time

7 h 9 min

flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

ESE 106°

initial bearing

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How far is Nantes from Lyon?

Nantes (France) and Lyon (France) are a medium distance apart: 518 km in a straight line, that is 322 miles or 280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nantes to Lyon is 683 km (425 miles), about 7 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Nantes, Lyon lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.5275°, 1.6899°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Nantes from Lyon?

By road it is 683 km (425 miles) from Nantes to Lyon; in a straight line it is 518 km (322 miles).

How long is the drive from Nantes to Lyon?

About 7 h 9 min on the fastest route (683 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Nantes?

Lyon is to the east of Nantes, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Nantes to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.