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Distance from Rennes to Newport

Straight line

398 km
247 mi · 215 NM

By road

597 km
371 mi

Travel time

11 h 28 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from Newport?

Rennes (France) and Newport (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 398 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to Newport is 597 km (371 miles), about 11 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Rennes, Newport lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). The route crosses from France into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.8517°, -2.3125°.

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 Newport?

By road it is 597 km (371 miles) from Rennes to Newport; in a straight line it is 398 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Rennes to Newport?

About 11 h 28 min on the fastest route (597 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Newport from Rennes?

Newport is to the north of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Rennes to Newport?

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.