The straight-line distance from Lyon, France to Istanbul, Turkey is 2,013 km (1,251 miles).Istanbul is E of Lyon.
Distance (km)
2,013
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,251
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr
estimated direct
Direction
E
97° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr | 2,013 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 32 hr 42 min | ~2,617 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lyon, France |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,013 km (1,251 miles) |
| Bearing | 97° (E) |
| Coordinates (Lyon) | 45.7640°, 4.8357° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lyon to Istanbul is 2,013 km (1,251 miles). Istanbul is E of Lyon.
A direct flight from Lyon to Istanbul takes approximately 3 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lyon to Istanbul takes approximately 32 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Istanbul is E (97 degrees) from Lyon.
The distance from Istanbul to Lyon is the same: 2,013 km (1,251 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.