Distance from Cardiff to Lorient
How far is it from Cardiff to Lorient? About 258 mi in a straight line and 315 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cardiff and Lorient are about 258 mi (415 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 315 mi (507 km), a drive of about 5 hr 38 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 58 min.
| Straight-line distance | 258 mi / 415 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 315 mi / 507 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 38 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 58 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $39 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 49.613, -3.277 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cardiff to Lorient is about 258 mi (415 km) in a straight line, and roughly 315 mi (507 km) by road.