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Distance from Paris to Montpellier

Straight line

595 km
369 mi · 321 NM

By road

748 km
465 mi

Travel time

7 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 15 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Paris from Montpellier?

Paris (France) and Montpellier (France) are a medium distance apart: 595 km in a straight line, that is 369 miles or 321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Montpellier is 748 km (465 miles), about 7 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Paris, Montpellier lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 46.2347°, 3.1495°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 748 km (465 miles) from Paris to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 595 km (369 miles).

How long is the drive from Paris to Montpellier?

About 7 h 53 min on the fastest route (748 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Paris?

Montpellier is to the south of Paris, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Paris to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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.