Carcassonne to Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.5 miles 882.7 km · straight line
658.2 miles estimated 1059.2 km · driving distance
13h 14min estimated drive time
€117 - €144 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Carcassonne from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Carcassonne to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 548.5 miles (882.7 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located NNW of Carcassonne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.2 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Carcassonne is in France, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carcassonne and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carcassonne to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 14min €117 - €144 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 53min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 12min $79–$230* Comfort

Quick Facts

Carcassonne
43.21°N, 2.35°E
Europe/Paris
110m elevation
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients