Distance from Lyon to Nantes

Straight line

518 km

322 mi · 280 NM

By road

683 km

424 mi

Travel time

7 h 9 min

flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

WNW 291°

initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Nantes?

Lyon (France) and Nantes (France) are a medium distance apart: 518 km in a straight line, that is 322 miles or 280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Nantes is 683 km (424 miles), about 7 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Nantes lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.5275°, 1.6899°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Lyon from Nantes?

By road it is 683 km (424 miles) from Lyon to Nantes; in a straight line it is 518 km (322 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Nantes?

About 7 h 9 min on the fastest route (683 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nantes from Lyon?

Nantes is to the west of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Nantes?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.