Distance from Brussels to Lyons
Brussels → Lyons
7,804 km
≈ 4,849 miles · 4,214 nautical miles
BrusselsLyons
10 h 12 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 16 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (310°)
-8 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 7,804 km (4,849 miles), the route from Brussels to Lyons is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 10 h 12 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 7,804 km / 4,849 mi / 4,214 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 10,146 km / 6,304 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 10 h 12 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d 16 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 310° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Port McNeill, Canada |
| Time difference | Lyons is -8 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-07:00) |
| Brussels coordinates | 50.8505, 4.3488 |
| Lyons coordinates | 40.2247, -105.2714 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Brussels and Lyons — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lyons from Brussels?
Lyons is 7,804 km (4,849 miles) from Brussels measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 10,146 km (6,304 mi).
How long is the flight from Brussels to Lyons?
If a direct flight operates between Brussels and Lyons, it would take approximately 10 h 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Brussels and Lyons?
Lyons has 8 hours behind Brussels. Brussels uses UTC+01:00 and Lyons uses UTC-07:00.
What is the halfway point between Brussels and Lyons?
The geographic midpoint between Brussels and Lyons is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 3,902 km from each city.
In which direction is Lyons from Brussels?
Lyons lies to the northwest of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 310°.