Distance from Nantes to Lille
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How far is Nantes from Lille?
Nantes (France) and Lille (France) are a medium distance apart: 508 km in a straight line, that is 316 miles or 274 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Nantes, Lille lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 48.9481°, 0.6737°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Nantes
- Nantes – Rennes 100 km
- Nantes – Bordeaux 275 km
- Nantes – Paris 342 km
- Nantes – Plymouth 399 km
- Nantes – Southampton 410 km
- Nantes – Bilbao 453 km
- Nantes – Toulouse 465 km
- Nantes – Reading 473 km
- Nantes – Bristol 477 km
Other distances from Lille
- Lille – Gent 65 km
- Lille – Brussels 94 km
- Lille – Charleroi 101 km
- Lille – Antwerpen 114 km
- Lille – Rotterdam 174 km
- Lille – The Hague 182 km
- Lille – Eindhoven 192 km
- Lille – Southend-on-Sea 192 km
- Lille – Paris 204 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nantes from Lille?
The straight-line distance between Nantes and Lille is 508 km (316 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lille from Nantes?
Lille is to the north-east of Nantes, at an initial bearing of 40°.
How long is the flight from Nantes to Lille?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.