EN RO

Distance from Luton to Paris

Straight line

390 km
242 mi · 211 NM

By road

658 km
409 mi

Travel time

12 h 8 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Paris → Luton

How far is Luton from Paris?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Paris (France) are a medium distance apart: 390 km in a straight line, that is 242 miles or 211 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Paris is 658 km (409 miles), about 12 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 69% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Paris lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into France. The halfway point is at 50.3747°, 1.0098°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Luton from Paris?

By road it is 658 km (409 miles) from Luton to Paris; in a straight line it is 390 km (242 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Paris?

About 12 h 8 min on the fastest route (658 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Luton?

Paris is to the south-east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.