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Distance from Paris to Bordeaux

Straight line

499 km
310 mi · 269 NM

By road

584 km
363 mi

Travel time

6 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Paris from Bordeaux?

Paris (France) and Bordeaux (France) are a medium distance apart: 499 km in a straight line, that is 310 miles or 269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Bordeaux is 584 km (363 miles), about 6 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Paris, Bordeaux lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.8563°, 0.8294°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Paris from Bordeaux?

By road it is 584 km (363 miles) from Paris to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 499 km (310 miles).

How long is the drive from Paris to Bordeaux?

About 6 h 6 min on the fastest route (584 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Paris?

Bordeaux is to the south-west of Paris, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Paris to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.