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Distance from Lille to Bordeaux

Straight line

699 km
435 mi · 378 NM

By road

805 km
500 mi

Travel time

8 h 20 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

SSW 204°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Bordeaux?

Lille (France) and Bordeaux (France) are quite far apart: 699 km in a straight line, that is 435 miles or 378 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Bordeaux is 805 km (500 miles), about 8 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Bordeaux lies to the south-west (initial bearing 204°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 47.7510°, 1.1377°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Lille from Bordeaux?

By road it is 805 km (500 miles) from Lille to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 699 km (435 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Bordeaux?

About 8 h 20 min on the fastest route (805 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Lille?

Bordeaux is to the south-west of Lille, at an initial bearing of 204°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.