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Distance from Montpellier to Lille

Straight line

783 km
487 mi · 423 NM

By road

968 km
602 mi

Travel time

10 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

N 356°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Lille?

Montpellier (France) and Lille (France) are quite far apart: 783 km in a straight line, that is 487 miles or 423 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montpellier to Lille is 968 km (602 miles), about 10 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Lille lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 47.1227°, 3.4950°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Montpellier from Lille?

By road it is 968 km (602 miles) from Montpellier to Lille; in a straight line it is 783 km (487 miles).

How long is the drive from Montpellier to Lille?

About 10 h 8 min on the fastest route (968 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Montpellier?

Lille is to the north of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 356°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.