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Distance from Toulouse to Lyon

Straight line

360 km
224 mi · 194 NM

By road

539 km
335 mi

Travel time

5 h 38 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Toulouse from Lyon?

Toulouse (France) and Lyon (France) are a medium distance apart: 360 km in a straight line, that is 224 miles or 194 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Toulouse to Lyon is 539 km (335 miles), about 5 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Toulouse, Lyon lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 44.6890°, 3.1137°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Toulouse from Lyon?

By road it is 539 km (335 miles) from Toulouse to Lyon; in a straight line it is 360 km (224 miles).

How long is the drive from Toulouse to Lyon?

About 5 h 38 min on the fastest route (539 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Toulouse?

Lyon is to the north-east of Toulouse, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Toulouse to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.