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Distance from Paris to Marseille

Straight line

661 km
410 mi · 357 NM

By road

775 km
482 mi

Travel time

8 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

SSE 158°
initial bearing

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How far is Paris from Marseille?

Paris (France) and Marseille (France) are quite far apart: 661 km in a straight line, that is 410 miles or 357 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Marseille is 775 km (482 miles), about 8 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Paris, Marseille lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.0852°, 3.9413°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Paris from Marseille?

By road it is 775 km (482 miles) from Paris to Marseille; in a straight line it is 661 km (410 miles).

How long is the drive from Paris to Marseille?

About 8 h 13 min on the fastest route (775 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Marseille from Paris?

Marseille is to the south of Paris, at an initial bearing of 158°.

How long is the flight from Paris to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.