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Distance from Lille to Montpellier

Straight line

783 km
487 mi · 423 NM

By road

969 km
602 mi

Travel time

10 h 7 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

S 175°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Montpellier?

Lille (France) and Montpellier (France) are quite far apart: 783 km in a straight line, that is 487 miles or 423 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Montpellier is 969 km (602 miles), about 10 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Montpellier lies to the south (initial bearing 175°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 47.1227°, 3.4950°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Lille from Montpellier?

By road it is 969 km (602 miles) from Lille to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 783 km (487 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Montpellier?

About 10 h 7 min on the fastest route (969 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Lille?

Montpellier is to the south of Lille, at an initial bearing of 175°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.