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Distance from Stuttgart to Lyon

Straight line

470 km
292 mi · 254 NM

By road

631 km
392 mi

Travel time

6 h 31 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

SW 226°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Lyon?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Lyon (France) are a medium distance apart: 470 km in a straight line, that is 292 miles or 254 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Lyon is 631 km (392 miles), about 6 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Lyon lies to the south-west (initial bearing 226°). The route crosses from Germany into France. The halfway point is at 47.2858°, 6.9498°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Stuttgart from Lyon?

By road it is 631 km (392 miles) from Stuttgart to Lyon; in a straight line it is 470 km (292 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Lyon?

About 6 h 31 min on the fastest route (631 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Stuttgart?

Lyon is to the south-west of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 226°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.