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Distance from Lille to Paris

Straight line

204 km
127 mi · 110 NM

By road

221 km
137 mi

Travel time

2 h 34 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Paris?

Lille (France) and Paris (France) are a medium distance apart: 204 km in a straight line, that is 127 miles or 110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Paris is 221 km (137 miles), about 2 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Paris lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 49.7437°, 2.6972°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Paris?

By road it is 221 km (137 miles) from Lille to Paris; in a straight line it is 204 km (127 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Paris?

About 2 h 34 min on the fastest route (221 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Lille?

Paris is to the south of Lille, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.