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Distance from Milan to Palermo

Straight line

884 km
549 mi · 477 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Milan from Palermo?

Milan (Italy) and Palermo (Italy) are quite far apart: 884 km in a straight line, that is 549 miles or 477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Milan, Palermo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 41.8167°, 11.3814°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Palermo?

The straight-line distance between Milan and Palermo is 884 km (549 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Palermo from Milan?

Palermo is to the south-east of Milan, at an initial bearing of 156°.

How long is the flight from Milan to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.