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Distance from Bologna to Marseille

Straight line

497 km
309 mi · 268 NM

By road

672 km
418 mi

Travel time

7 h 32 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Bologna from Marseille?

Bologna (Italy) and Marseille (France) are a medium distance apart: 497 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bologna to Marseille is 672 km (418 miles), about 7 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Bologna, Marseille lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Italy into France. The halfway point is at 43.9341°, 8.3299°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Bologna from Marseille?

By road it is 672 km (418 miles) from Bologna to Marseille; in a straight line it is 497 km (309 miles).

How long is the drive from Bologna to Marseille?

About 7 h 32 min on the fastest route (672 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Marseille from Bologna?

Marseille is to the west of Bologna, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.