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Distance from Rennes to Bordeaux

Straight line

373 km
232 mi · 202 NM

By road

459 km
285 mi

Travel time

5 h 1 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from Bordeaux?

Rennes (France) and Bordeaux (France) are a medium distance apart: 373 km in a straight line, that is 232 miles or 202 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to Bordeaux is 459 km (285 miles), about 5 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Rennes, Bordeaux lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.4775°, -1.1110°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Rennes from Bordeaux?

By road it is 459 km (285 miles) from Rennes to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 373 km (232 miles).

How long is the drive from Rennes to Bordeaux?

About 5 h 1 min on the fastest route (459 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Rennes?

Bordeaux is to the south of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Rennes to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.