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Distance from Marseille to Lille

Straight line

834 km
518 mi · 451 NM

By road

1,001 km
622 mi

Travel time

10 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

NNW 349°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Lille?

Marseille (France) and Lille (France) are quite far apart: 834 km in a straight line, that is 518 miles or 451 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Lille is 1,001 km (622 miles), about 10 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Lille lies to the north (initial bearing 349°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.9708°, 4.2996°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Lille?

By road it is 1,001 km (622 miles) from Marseille to Lille; in a straight line it is 834 km (518 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Lille?

About 10 h 15 min on the fastest route (1,001 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Marseille?

Lille is to the north of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 349°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.