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Distance from Rotterdam to Paris

Straight line

373 km
232 mi · 202 NM

By road

444 km
276 mi

Travel time

5 h 9 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSW 205°
initial bearing

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How far is Rotterdam from Paris?

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Paris (France) are a medium distance apart: 373 km in a straight line, that is 232 miles or 202 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rotterdam to Paris is 444 km (276 miles), about 5 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Rotterdam, Paris lies to the south-west (initial bearing 205°). The route crosses from Netherlands into France. The halfway point is at 50.3928°, 3.3795°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rotterdam from Paris?

By road it is 444 km (276 miles) from Rotterdam to Paris; in a straight line it is 373 km (232 miles).

How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Paris?

About 5 h 9 min on the fastest route (444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Rotterdam?

Paris is to the south-west of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 205°.

How long is the flight from Rotterdam 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.