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Distance from Bilbao to Nantes

Straight line

452 km
281 mi · 244 NM

By road

683 km
425 mi

Travel time

7 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

NNE 13°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Nantes?

Bilbao (Spain) and Nantes (France) are a medium distance apart: 452 km in a straight line, that is 281 miles or 244 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Nantes is 683 km (425 miles), about 7 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Nantes lies to the north (initial bearing 13°). The route crosses from Spain into France. The halfway point is at 45.2420°, -2.2632°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bilbao from Nantes?

By road it is 683 km (425 miles) from Bilbao to Nantes; in a straight line it is 452 km (281 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Nantes?

About 7 h 10 min on the fastest route (683 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nantes from Bilbao?

Nantes is to the north of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 13°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Nantes?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.