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Distance from Lyon to Rennes

Straight line

562 km
349 mi · 303 NM

By road

719 km
447 mi

Travel time

7 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Rennes?

Lyon (France) and Rennes (France) are a medium distance apart: 562 km in a straight line, that is 349 miles or 303 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Rennes is 719 km (447 miles), about 7 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Rennes lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.9765°, 1.6582°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Lyon from Rennes?

By road it is 719 km (447 miles) from Lyon to Rennes; in a straight line it is 562 km (349 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Rennes?

About 7 h 41 min on the fastest route (719 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rennes from Lyon?

Rennes is to the north-west of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Rennes?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.