Within 5 km of the centre
Read at the ground point within 200 m of the centre whose height is the median of 81 points, Copernicus 30 m model, on 2026-11-14. The map opens on that point.
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What is the elevation of Lyon in feet and metres?
Lyon is at 172 m, or 566 ft, above sea level, read at a point within 200 m of its centre whose height is the median of the area. Within 5 km of the centre the ground runs from 160 m to 316 m.
Is Lyon at high altitude?
No. At 172 m (566 ft), Lyon is below 1,500 m (4,900 ft), where altitude has little effect on most people.
What is the highest point near Lyon?
Within 5 km of the centre, the highest ground is 316 m (1,037 ft) at 45.73787, 4.80284. The lowest is 160 m (525 ft) at 45.71631, 4.82215.
How is the elevation of Lyon measured?
From the Copernicus DEM, a 30 m elevation model made from satellite radar between 2011 and 2015. It includes roofs and trees, so the figure is read at the point whose height is the median of 81 points within 200 m of the centre, rather than at one point that may fall on a building.