Distance from Reading to Paris
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How far is Reading from Paris?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Paris (France) are a medium distance apart: 374 km in a straight line, that is 233 miles or 202 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Reading to Paris is 605 km (376 miles), about 11 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.
From Reading, Paris lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into France. The halfway point is at 50.1667°, 0.7340°.
A direct flight would take about 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Other distances from Paris
- Paris – Lille 204 km
- Paris – Charleroi 230 km
- Paris – Gent 263 km
- Paris – Brussels 264 km
- Paris – Antwerpen 301 km
- Paris – Rennes 308 km
- Paris – Southend-on-Sea 320 km
- Paris – Bexley 328 km
- Paris – Nantes 342 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reading from Paris?
By road it is 605 km (376 miles) from Reading to Paris; in a straight line it is 374 km (233 miles).
How long is the drive from Reading to Paris?
About 11 h 39 min on the fastest route (605 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Paris from Reading?
Paris is to the south-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 139°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Paris?
A direct flight would take about 58 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.