MGRS coordinates of Lyon
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Frankrijk
MGRS-coördinaat (middelpunt)
Grid zone — · berekend uit 45.7578, 4.8320 (WGS84)
On the map
Located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône, Lyon was the capital of Gaul and remains a major crossroads between north and south. It is known for its UNESCO-listed Renaissance old town, its gastronomy and the Fourvière hill overlooking the rooftops. The two rivers, the peninsula and the wooded slopes of Mont d'Or shape its landscape.
Between the quays, the slopes of Croix-Rousse and the confluence, MGRS coordinates and MilMap mapping make it possible to fix a precise location and plan a journey.
Using MGRS around Lyon
Whether you're preparing an exercise, a search-and-rescue operation, an outdoor trip or an emergency-services deployment around Lyon: MGRS lets you share positions unambiguously, with no confusion over north/south or east/west. In MilMap you search by the MGRS coordinate of Lyon, place waypoints in MGRS, and the coordinate appears automatically in every PDF export.
Frequently asked questions
What are the MGRS coordinates of Lyon?
The MGRS coordinate of the centre of Lyon is (grid zone ), computed from the WGS84 position 45.7578, 4.8320.
Which MGRS grid zone is Lyon in?
Lyon lies in UTM/MGRS grid zone .