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Distance from London to Rennes

Straight line

394 km
245 mi · 213 NM

By road

497 km
309 mi

Travel time

10 h 37 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SSW 197°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Rennes?

London (United Kingdom) and Rennes (France) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Rennes is 497 km (309 miles), about 10 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From London, Rennes lies to the south (initial bearing 197°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into France. The halfway point is at 49.8128°, -0.9272°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 London from Rennes?

By road it is 497 km (309 miles) from London to Rennes; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Rennes?

About 10 h 37 min on the fastest route (497 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rennes from London?

Rennes is to the south of London, at an initial bearing of 197°.

How long is the flight from London to Rennes?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.