The straight-line distance from Lyon, France to London, United Kingdom is 735 km (457 miles).London is NNW of Lyon.
Distance (km)
735
straight line
Distance (miles)
457
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
332° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 735 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 11 hr 54 min | ~956 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 7 hr 24 min | ~882 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lyon, France |
| To | London, United Kingdom |
| Straight-line Distance | 735 km (457 miles) |
| Bearing | 332° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Lyon) | 45.7640°, 4.8357° |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lyon to London is 735 km (457 miles). London is NNW of Lyon.
A direct flight from Lyon to London takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lyon to London takes approximately 11 hr 54 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.
London is NNW (332 degrees) from Lyon.
The distance from London to Lyon is the same: 735 km (457 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.