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How far is Nantes from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Nantes (NTE) is 487 miles / 783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 27 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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Distance from London to Nantes

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Nantes. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.459 miles
  • 456.184 kilometers
  • 246.319 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
  • 283.373 miles
  • 456.044 kilometers
  • 246.244 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 London to Nantes?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from London to Nantes generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Nantes (NTE)

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