How Big Is Lyon?

Lyon covers approximately 48 square kilometers (18 square miles). It is a city in France. That's about 45% the size of Paris.

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48 km²
18 sq mi
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Lyon's Geography

Lyon is a city in France. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.

How Far Across Is Lyon?

Lyon stretches approximately 11 km (7 mi) from north to south, and 10 km (6 mi) from east to west.

Similar in Size

How Big Is Lyon Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Lyon
Lyon 48 km² (18 sq mi) —
Paris 105 km² (41 sq mi) 2.2× larger
San Francisco 121 km² (47 sq mi) 2.5× larger
Boston 124 km² (48 sq mi) 2.6× larger
Montreal 432 km² (167 sq mi) 9× larger
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Lyon at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 48 km² (18 sq mi)
Country France