How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Bristol to Lyon take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 851 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Bristol to Lyon

851

Kilometres (km)

529

Miles (mi)

460

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Bristol to Lyon is approximately 851 km. The typical flight time is 1h 30m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Bristol

Cardiff International Airport (CWL)43 km
Exeter International Airport (EXT)87 km
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)91 km

Near Lyon

Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB)44 km
Chambery-Savoie Airport (CMF)62 km
Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY)81 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Bristol to Lyon is approximately 851 km (529 miles).