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How far is La Rochelle from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and La Rochelle (La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport) is 346 miles / 557 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to La Rochelle (LRH) is 537 miles / 865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport

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Distance from London to La Rochelle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 346.402 miles
  • 557.480 kilometers
  • 301.015 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
  • 346.359 miles
  • 557.411 kilometers
  • 300.978 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 La Rochelle?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH)

On average, flying from London to La Rochelle generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 La Rochelle

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH).

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 La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport
City: La Rochelle
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRH
ICAO Code: LFBH
Coordinates: 46°10′45″N, 1°11′43″W