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Distance from Milan to Messina

Straight line

964 km
599 mi · 521 NM

By road

1,249 km
776 mi

Travel time

13 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Milan from Messina?

Milan (Italy) and Messina (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, Milan to Messina is 1,249 km (776 miles), about 13 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Milan, Messina lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). 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 Milan from Messina?

By road it is 1,249 km (776 miles) from Milan to Messina; in a straight line it is 964 km (599 miles).

How long is the drive from Milan to Messina?

About 13 h 34 min on the fastest route (1,249 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Milan?

Messina is to the south-east of Milan, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Milan to Messina?

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.