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Distance from Aachen to Paris

Straight line

343 km
213 mi · 185 NM

By road

422 km
262 mi

Travel time

4 h 44 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Paris?

Aachen (Germany) and Paris (France) are a medium distance apart: 343 km in a straight line, that is 213 miles or 185 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Paris is 422 km (262 miles), about 4 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Paris lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from Germany into France. The halfway point is at 49.8300°, 4.1790°.

A direct flight would take about 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Paris?

By road it is 422 km (262 miles) from Aachen to Paris; in a straight line it is 343 km (213 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Paris?

About 4 h 44 min on the fastest route (422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Aachen?

Paris is to the south-west of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 56 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.