Distance from Lyons to Merchtem
Lyons → Merchtem
7,791 km
≈ 4,841 miles · 4,207 nautical miles
LyonsMerchtem
10 h 11 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 16 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (39°)
+8 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 7,791 km (4,841 miles), the route from Lyons to Merchtem is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 10 h 11 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 7,791 km / 4,841 mi / 4,207 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 10,128 km / 6,293 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 10 h 11 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d 16 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 39° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador |
| Time difference | Merchtem is +8 h (UTC-07:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Lyons coordinates | 40.2247, -105.2714 |
| Merchtem coordinates | 50.9513, 4.232 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Lyons and Merchtem — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Merchtem from Lyons?
Merchtem is 7,791 km (4,841 miles) from Lyons measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 10,128 km (6,293 mi).
How long is the flight from Lyons to Merchtem?
If a direct flight operates between Lyons and Merchtem, it would take approximately 10 h 11 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 Lyons and Merchtem?
Merchtem has 8 hours ahead of Lyons. Lyons uses UTC-07:00 and Merchtem uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Lyons and Merchtem?
The geographic midpoint between Lyons and Merchtem is near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 3,895 km from each city.
In which direction is Merchtem from Lyons?
Merchtem lies to the northeast of Lyons, at an initial bearing of 39°.