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Distance from Rennes to Cardiff

Straight line

390 km
242 mi · 211 NM

By road

616 km
383 mi

Travel time

11 h 47 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

NNW 344°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from Cardiff?

Rennes (France) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 390 km in a straight line, that is 242 miles or 211 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to Cardiff is 616 km (383 miles), about 11 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Rennes, Cardiff lies to the north (initial bearing 344°). The route crosses from France into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.7984°, -2.4010°.

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 Rennes from Cardiff?

By road it is 616 km (383 miles) from Rennes to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 390 km (242 miles).

How long is the drive from Rennes to Cardiff?

About 11 h 47 min on the fastest route (616 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Rennes?

Cardiff is to the north of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 344°.

How long is the flight from Rennes to Cardiff?

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.