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Distance from Tianjin to Lyon

Straight line

8,442 km
5,246 mi · 4,558 NM

By road

10,326 km
6,416 mi

Travel time

122 h 15 min
flight ≈ 11 h 3 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Lyon?

Tianjin (China) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 8,442 km in a straight line, that is 5,246 miles or 4,558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianjin to Lyon is 10,326 km (6,416 miles), about 122 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Tianjin, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 58.5878°, 65.5141°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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 Tianjin from Lyon?

By road it is 10,326 km (6,416 miles) from Tianjin to Lyon; in a straight line it is 8,442 km (5,246 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianjin to Lyon?

About 122 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,326 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Tianjin?

Lyon is to the north-west of Tianjin, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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.