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Distance from Messina to Milan

Straight line

964 km
599 mi · 521 NM

By road

1,245 km
773 mi

Travel time

13 h 33 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Milan?

Messina (Italy) and Milan (Italy) are quite far apart: 964 km in a straight line, that is 599 miles or 521 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Milan is 1,245 km (773 miles), about 13 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Milan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 41.8729°, 12.5521°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Milan?

By road it is 1,245 km (773 miles) from Messina to Milan; in a straight line it is 964 km (599 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Milan?

About 13 h 33 min on the fastest route (1,245 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Milan from Messina?

Milan is to the north-west of Messina, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Milan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.