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 Edinburgh to Lyon take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 1,280 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: Edinburgh to Lyon

1,280

Kilometres (km)

795

Miles (mi)

691

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Edinburgh to Lyon is approximately 1,280 km. The typical flight time is 2h 00m.

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 Edinburgh

Dundee Airport (DND)60 km
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)67 km
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)90 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 Edinburgh to Lyon is approximately 1,280 km (795 miles).