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Distance from Marseille to Montpellier

Straight line

127 km
79 mi · 68 NM

By road

170 km
106 mi

Travel time

2 h 6 min
flight ≈ 39 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Montpellier?

Marseille (France) and Montpellier (France) are a short distance apart: 127 km in a straight line, that is 79 miles or 68 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Montpellier is 170 km (106 miles), about 2 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Montpellier lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 43.4564°, 4.6311°.

A direct flight would take about 39 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 170 km (106 miles) from Marseille to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 127 km (79 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Montpellier?

About 2 h 6 min on the fastest route (170 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Marseille?

Montpellier is to the west of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.