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Distance from Sydney to Lyon

Straight line

16,882 km
10,490 mi · 9,115 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 36 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Lyon?

Sydney (Australia) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 16,882 km in a straight line, that is 10,490 miles or 9,115 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sydney, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 19.0676°, 94.0333°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 36 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 Sydney from Lyon?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Lyon is 16,882 km (10,490 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lyon from Sydney?

Lyon is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 36 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.