Edinburgh to Lyon flight distance & time (EDI-LYS)
How far is Edinburgh from Lyon by plane? The great circle distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 1,282 km / 692 nm, about 1h 43m flight time, with an initial heading of 149° (SSE).
| From | Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Edinburgh, GB |
|---|---|
| To | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), Lyon, FR |
| Distance | 1,282 km · 692 nm · 797 mi |
| Initial heading | 149° (SSE) |
Airlines on this route
- easyJet (U2)
- United Feeder Service (U2)
Aircraft with enough range to fly EDI to LYS nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Fairchild-Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Lockheed 12 Electra Junior | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Dassault Etendard | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| SOCATA TB10 Tobago | 697 nm / 1,291 km |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 699 nm / 1,295 km |
| Boeing 247 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Lockheed F-94 Starfire | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Kawasaki T-4 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Vought OS2U Kingfisher | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Transavia PL-12 Airtruk / T-300 Skyfarmer | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-38 / Yak-38 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| SOCATA TB30 Epsilon | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| McDonnell F-4 Phantom II | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Dassault Mirage 5 / 50 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| English Electric / BAC Lightning | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| English Electric / BAC Lightning | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Junkers Ju 52/3m | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Edinburgh from Lyon?
- The great circle distance between Edinburgh and Lyon is 1,282 km (692 nm / 797 mi).
- How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Lyon?
- A direct flight from EDI to LYS takes about 1h 43m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Lyon?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.