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Distance from Montpellier to Bordeaux

Straight line

381 km
237 mi · 206 NM

By road

486 km
302 mi

Travel time

5 h 7 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Bordeaux?

Montpellier (France) and Bordeaux (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, Montpellier to Bordeaux is 486 km (302 miles), about 5 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). 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 Montpellier from Bordeaux?

By road it is 486 km (302 miles) from Montpellier to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 381 km (237 miles).

How long is the drive from Montpellier to Bordeaux?

About 5 h 7 min on the fastest route (486 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Montpellier?

Bordeaux is to the north-west of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Bordeaux?

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.