Distance from LYS to SFO
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 9,387.56 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 11h 32min. Similar flight routes: LYS → OAK , LYS → SJC , LYS → SMF , LYS → RNO , GVA → SFO
Bearing: 265.12° (W)The initial bearing on the course from LYS to SFO is 265.12° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 63.37416,-65.92858The geographic midpoint between LYS and SFO is in 4,682.22 km distance between both points in a bearing of 265.12°. It is located in Canada.
Distance: 9,364.43 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LYS and SFO is 9,364.43 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LYS and SFO is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -9hThe time difference between LYS (Europe/Paris) and SFO (America/Los_Angeles) is -9 hours. This means that it is now 10:56 (11.05.2024) in LYS and 01:56 (11.05.2024) in SFO.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LYS and SFO, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.