EN RO

Distance from Marseille to Paris

Straight line

661 km
410 mi · 357 NM

By road

774 km
481 mi

Travel time

8 h 12 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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

How far is Marseille from Paris?

Marseille (France) and Paris (France) are quite far apart: 661 km in a straight line, that is 410 miles or 357 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Paris is 774 km (481 miles), about 8 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Paris lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.0852°, 3.9413°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Paris?

By road it is 774 km (481 miles) from Marseille to Paris; in a straight line it is 661 km (410 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Paris?

About 8 h 12 min on the fastest route (774 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Marseille?

Paris is to the north of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.