Distance from Lyons to Rome
Lyons → Rome
8,943 km
≈ 5,557 miles · 4,829 nautical miles
LyonsRome
11 h 37 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 9 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (42°)
+8 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 8,943 km (5,557 miles), the route from Lyons to Rome is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 37 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Tinglev, Denmark.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8,943 km / 5,557 mi / 4,829 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11,626 km / 7,224 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 11 h 37 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 9 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 42° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Tinglev, Denmark |
| Time difference | Rome is +8 h (UTC-07:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Lyons coordinates | 40.2247, -105.2714 |
| Rome coordinates | 41.8919, 12.5113 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Lyons and Rome — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Lyons?
Rome is 8,943 km (5,557 miles) from Lyons measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,626 km (7,224 mi).
How long is the flight from Lyons to Rome?
If a direct flight operates between Lyons and Rome, it would take approximately 11 h 37 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 Rome?
Rome has 8 hours ahead of Lyons. Lyons uses UTC-07:00 and Rome uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Lyons and Rome?
The geographic midpoint between Lyons and Rome is near Tinglev, Denmark, roughly 4,472 km from each city.
In which direction is Rome from Lyons?
Rome lies to the northeast of Lyons, at an initial bearing of 42°.