Distance from Catania to Messina
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How far is Catania from Messina?
Catania (Italy) and Messina (Italy) are a short distance apart: 88.7 km in a straight line, that is 55.1 miles or 47.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Catania, Messina lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 37.8433°, 15.3103°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Catania
- Catania – Palermo 168 km
- Catania – Naples 380 km
- Catania – Bari 432 km
- Catania – Rome 536 km
- Catania – Tripoli 540 km
- Catania – Tirana 590 km
- Catania – Skopje 739 km
- Catania – Sarajevo 759 km
Other distances from Messina
- Messina – Palermo 194 km
- Messina – Naples 315 km
- Messina – Bari 344 km
- Messina – Rome 486 km
- Messina – Tirana 504 km
- Messina – Tripoli 628 km
- Messina – Skopje 655 km
- Messina – Sarajevo 671 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Catania from Messina?
The straight-line distance between Catania and Messina is 88.7 km (55.1 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Messina from Catania?
Messina is to the north-east of Catania, at an initial bearing of 28°.
How long is the flight from Catania to Messina?
A direct flight would take about 37 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.