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Distance from Messina to Bari

Straight line

344 km
214 mi · 186 NM

By road

444 km
276 mi

Travel time

6 h 9 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Bari?

Messina (Italy) and Bari (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 344 km in a straight line, that is 214 miles or 186 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Bari is 444 km (276 miles), about 6 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Bari lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 39.6592°, 16.1972°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Messina from Bari?

By road it is 444 km (276 miles) from Messina to Bari; in a straight line it is 344 km (214 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Bari?

About 6 h 9 min on the fastest route (444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bari from Messina?

Bari is to the north of Messina, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Bari?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.