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How far is Metz from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Metz (Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Caen (CFR) to Metz (ETZ) is 373 miles / 601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 27 minutes.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport

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Distance from Caen to Metz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 304.401 miles
  • 489.886 kilometers
  • 264.517 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
  • 303.481 miles
  • 488.405 kilometers
  • 263.717 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 Metz?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Caen and Metz?

There is no time difference between Caen and Metz.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ)

On average, flying from Caen to Metz generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Metz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ).

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 Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport
City: Metz
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: ETZ
ICAO Code: LFJL
Coordinates: 48°58′55″N, 6°15′4″E