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How far is London from La Rochelle?

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

The driving distance from La Rochelle (LRH) to London (LGW) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.

La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from La Rochelle to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from La Rochelle to London. 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 La Rochelle to London?

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

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

On average, flying from La Rochelle to London 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 La Rochelle to London

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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