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Distance from Rennes to Swansea

Straight line

423 km
263 mi · 228 NM

By road

675 km
419 mi

Travel time

12 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from Swansea?

Rennes (France) and Swansea (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 423 km in a straight line, that is 263 miles or 228 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to Swansea is 675 km (419 miles), about 12 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Rennes, Swansea lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). The route crosses from France into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.8719°, -2.7675°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Swansea?

By road it is 675 km (419 miles) from Rennes to Swansea; in a straight line it is 423 km (263 miles).

How long is the drive from Rennes to Swansea?

About 12 h 27 min on the fastest route (675 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Swansea from Rennes?

Swansea is to the north of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Rennes to Swansea?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.