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Distance from Rennes to London

Straight line

394 km
245 mi · 213 NM

By road

496 km
308 mi

Travel time

10 h 36 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNE 16°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from London?

Rennes (France) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to London is 496 km (308 miles), about 10 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Rennes, London lies to the north (initial bearing 16°). The route crosses from France into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.8128°, -0.9272°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 London?

By road it is 496 km (308 miles) from Rennes to London; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).

How long is the drive from Rennes to London?

About 10 h 36 min on the fastest route (496 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Rennes?

London is to the north of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 16°.

How long is the flight from Rennes to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.