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Distance from Charleroi to Paris

Straight line

230 km
143 mi · 124 NM

By road

288 km
179 mi

Travel time

3 h 14 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Charleroi from Paris?

Charleroi (Belgium) and Paris (France) are a medium distance apart: 230 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Charleroi to Paris is 288 km (179 miles), about 3 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Charleroi, Paris lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Belgium into France. The halfway point is at 49.6371°, 3.3799°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Charleroi from Paris?

By road it is 288 km (179 miles) from Charleroi to Paris; in a straight line it is 230 km (143 miles).

How long is the drive from Charleroi to Paris?

About 3 h 14 min on the fastest route (288 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Charleroi?

Paris is to the south-west of Charleroi, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Charleroi to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.