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Distance from Yangon to Lyon

Straight line

8,790 km
5,462 mi · 4,746 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Yangon from Lyon?

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 8,790 km in a straight line, that is 5,462 miles or 4,746 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Yangon, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into France. The halfway point is at 40.6326°, 59.6142°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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 Yangon from Lyon?

The straight-line distance between Yangon and Lyon is 8,790 km (5,462 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lyon from Yangon?

Lyon is to the north-west of Yangon, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Yangon to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.