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Distance from Suzhou to Lyon

Straight line

9,306 km
5,782 mi · 5,025 NM

By road

11,217 km
6,970 mi

Travel time

131 h 59 min
flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Lyon?

Suzhou (China) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 9,306 km in a straight line, that is 5,782 miles or 5,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suzhou to Lyon is 11,217 km (6,970 miles), about 131 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Suzhou, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 55.9226°, 71.8493°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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 Suzhou from Lyon?

By road it is 11,217 km (6,970 miles) from Suzhou to Lyon; in a straight line it is 9,306 km (5,782 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Lyon?

About 131 h 59 min on the fastest route (11,217 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Suzhou?

Lyon is to the north-west of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.