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How far is Caen from Bordeaux?

The distance between Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) is 385 miles / 619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 22 minutes.

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Bordeaux to Caen

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bordeaux to Caen. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 300.407 miles
  • 483.459 kilometers
  • 261.047 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
  • 300.471 miles
  • 483.561 kilometers
  • 261.102 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 Bordeaux to Caen?

The estimated flight time from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Caen?

There is no time difference between Bordeaux and Caen.

Flight carbon footprint between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Bordeaux to Caen generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bordeaux to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

Airport information

Origin Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W
Destination Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W