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How far is Shannon from La Rochelle?

The distance between La Rochelle (La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Rochelle (LRH) to Shannon (SNN) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 21 minutes.

La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport – Shannon Airport

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569
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916
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494
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Distance from La Rochelle to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.995 miles
  • 915.709 kilometers
  • 494.443 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
  • 568.277 miles
  • 914.553 kilometers
  • 493.819 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 Shannon?

The estimated flight time from La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from La Rochelle to Shannon generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Shannon

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

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 Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W