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Distance from Bordeaux to Montpellier

Straight line

381 km
237 mi · 206 NM

By road

482 km
300 mi

Travel time

5 h 5 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Montpellier?

Bordeaux (France) and Montpellier (France) are a medium distance apart: 381 km in a straight line, that is 237 miles or 206 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Montpellier is 482 km (300 miles), about 5 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Montpellier lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 44.2474°, 1.6717°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Bordeaux from Montpellier?

By road it is 482 km (300 miles) from Bordeaux to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 381 km (237 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Montpellier?

About 5 h 5 min on the fastest route (482 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Bordeaux?

Montpellier is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.