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Distance from Marseille to Lyon

Straight line

276 km
171 mi · 149 NM

By road

313 km
194 mi

Travel time

3 h 25 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

N 351°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Lyon?

Marseille (France) and Lyon (France) are a medium distance apart: 276 km in a straight line, that is 171 miles or 149 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Lyon is 313 km (194 miles), about 3 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Lyon lies to the north (initial bearing 351°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 44.5230°, 5.1195°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Lyon?

By road it is 313 km (194 miles) from Marseille to Lyon; in a straight line it is 276 km (171 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Lyon?

About 3 h 25 min on the fastest route (313 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Marseille?

Lyon is to the north of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 351°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.