Distance from Lyons to Riverhead

🇺🇸 Lyons, United States🇺🇸 Riverhead, United States

Lyons → Riverhead
2,739 km
1,702 miles · 1,479 nautical miles
LyonsRiverhead
3 h 54 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 15 h
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (78°)
+2 h
Time difference

About this route

The straight-line distance from Lyons to Riverhead is 2,739 km (1,702 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 3 h 54 min.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Hoboksar, China.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance2,739 km / 1,702 mi / 1,479 nmi
Estimated road distance3,561 km / 2,213 mi
Estimated flight time3 h 54 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time1 d 15 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing78° — east-northeast
Geographic midpointNear Hoboksar, China
Time differenceRiverhead is +2 h (UTC-07:00 → UTC-05:00)
Lyons coordinates40.2247, -105.2714
Riverhead coordinates40.917, -72.662

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Lyons and Riverhead — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Riverhead from Lyons?
Riverhead is 2,739 km (1,702 miles) from Lyons measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 3,561 km (2,213 mi).
How long is the flight from Lyons to Riverhead?
If a direct flight operates between Lyons and Riverhead, it would take approximately 3 h 54 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 Riverhead?
Riverhead has 2 hours ahead of Lyons. Lyons uses UTC-07:00 and Riverhead uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Lyons and Riverhead?
The geographic midpoint between Lyons and Riverhead is near Hoboksar, China, roughly 1,370 km from each city.
In which direction is Riverhead from Lyons?
Riverhead lies to the east-northeast of Lyons, at an initial bearing of 78°.