Distance from Xi’an to Lyon
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How far is Xi’an from Lyon?
Xi’an (China) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 8,332 km in a straight line, that is 5,178 miles or 4,499 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Lyon is 9,952 km (6,184 miles), about 117 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 53.6010°, 63.0644°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Lyon
- Lyon – Turin 234 km
- Lyon – Montpellier 250 km
- Lyon – Marseille 276 km
- Lyon – Nice 297 km
- Lyon – Zürich 335 km
- Lyon – Freiburg 339 km
- Lyon – Milan 339 km
- Lyon – Genoa 355 km
- Lyon – Toulouse 359 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Lyon?
By road it is 9,952 km (6,184 miles) from Xi’an to Lyon; in a straight line it is 8,332 km (5,178 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Lyon?
About 117 h 49 min on the fastest route (9,952 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lyon from Xi’an?
Lyon is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 315°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Lyon?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 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.