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Distance from Padova to Messina

Straight line

857 km
533 mi · 463 NM

By road

1,166 km
725 mi

Travel time

12 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

SSE 158°
initial bearing

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How far is Padova from Messina?

Padova (Italy) and Messina (Italy) are quite far apart: 857 km in a straight line, that is 533 miles or 463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Padova to Messina is 1,166 km (725 miles), about 12 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Padova, Messina lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 41.8155°, 13.8226°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Padova from Messina?

By road it is 1,166 km (725 miles) from Padova to Messina; in a straight line it is 857 km (533 miles).

How long is the drive from Padova to Messina?

About 12 h 43 min on the fastest route (1,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Padova?

Messina is to the south of Padova, at an initial bearing of 158°.

How long is the flight from Padova to Messina?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.