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How far is Bordeaux from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Bordeaux (BOD) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 24 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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Distance from London to Bordeaux

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 459.080 miles
  • 738.818 kilometers
  • 398.930 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
  • 459.087 miles
  • 738.829 kilometers
  • 398.936 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 Bordeaux?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

On average, flying from London to Bordeaux generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 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 Bordeaux

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W