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Distance from Marseille to Bologna

Straight line

497 km
309 mi · 268 NM

By road

674 km
419 mi

Travel time

7 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Bologna?

Marseille (France) and Bologna (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 497 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Bologna is 674 km (419 miles), about 7 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Bologna lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from France into Italy. The halfway point is at 43.9341°, 8.3299°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Marseille from Bologna?

By road it is 674 km (419 miles) from Marseille to Bologna; in a straight line it is 497 km (309 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Bologna?

About 7 h 27 min on the fastest route (674 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bologna from Marseille?

Bologna is to the east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Bologna?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.