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How far is Geneva from Brest?

The distance between Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brest (BES) to Geneva (GVA) is 671 miles / 1080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 20 minutes.

Brest Bretagne Airport – Geneva Airport

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517
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Distance from Brest to Geneva

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brest to Geneva. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 516.868 miles
  • 831.819 kilometers
  • 449.146 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 515.495 miles
  • 829.609 kilometers
  • 447.953 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Brest to Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Brest Bretagne Airport to Geneva Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brest and Geneva?

There is no time difference between Brest and Geneva.

Flight carbon footprint between Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Brest to Geneva generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brest to Geneva

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Geneva Airport (GVA).

Airport information

Origin Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″W
Destination Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E