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How far is Brest from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) is 188 miles / 302 kilometers / 163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Caen (CFR) to Brest (BES) is 221 miles / 356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 4 minutes.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Brest Bretagne Airport

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Distance from Caen to Brest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 187.903 miles
  • 302.400 kilometers
  • 163.283 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
  • 187.376 miles
  • 301.552 kilometers
  • 162.825 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 Caen to Brest?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Caen and Brest?

There is no time difference between Caen and Brest.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)

On average, flying from Caen to Brest generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Caen to Brest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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