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Distance from Swansea to Rennes

Straight line

423 km
263 mi · 228 NM

By road

676 km
420 mi

Travel time

12 h 32 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Swansea from Rennes?

Swansea (United Kingdom) and Rennes (France) 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, Swansea to Rennes is 676 km (420 miles), about 12 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Swansea, Rennes lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into France. 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 Swansea from Rennes?

By road it is 676 km (420 miles) from Swansea to Rennes; in a straight line it is 423 km (263 miles).

How long is the drive from Swansea to Rennes?

About 12 h 32 min on the fastest route (676 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rennes from Swansea?

Rennes is to the south-east of Swansea, at an initial bearing of 156°.

How long is the flight from Swansea to Rennes?

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.