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How far is Nantes from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 303 miles / 487 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Nantes (NTE) is 510 miles / 821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 56 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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303
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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)
  • 302.830 miles
  • 487.357 kilometers
  • 263.152 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
  • 302.748 miles
  • 487.226 kilometers
  • 263.081 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 Heathrow Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from London to Nantes generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 153 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 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