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How far is Cardiff from Rennes?

The distance between Rennes (Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rennes (RNS) to Cardiff (CWL) is 329 miles / 530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 52 minutes.

Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Rennes to Cardiff

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rennes to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 240.956 miles
  • 387.782 kilometers
  • 209.385 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
  • 240.834 miles
  • 387.584 kilometers
  • 209.279 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 Rennes to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport to Cardiff Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Rennes to Cardiff generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rennes to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport
City: Rennes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: RNS
ICAO Code: LFRN
Coordinates: 48°4′10″N, 1°44′5″W
Destination Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W