The straight-line distance from Paris, France to Lyon, France is 391 km (243 miles).Lyon is SSE of Paris.
Distance (km)
391
straight line
Distance (miles)
243
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
151° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr | 391 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 6 hr 24 min | ~508 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 3 hr 54 min | ~469 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 | Paris, France |
| To | Lyon, France |
| Straight-line Distance | 391 km (243 miles) |
| Bearing | 151° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Paris) | 48.8566°, 2.3522° |
| Coordinates (Lyon) | 45.7640°, 4.8357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Paris to Lyon is 391 km (243 miles). Lyon is SSE of Paris.
A direct flight from Paris to Lyon takes approximately 1 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Paris to Lyon takes approximately 6 hr 24 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.
Lyon is SSE (151 degrees) from Paris.
The distance from Lyon to Paris is the same: 391 km (243 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.