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Distance from Zürich to Marseille

Straight line

516 km
321 mi · 279 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Marseille?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Marseille (France) are a medium distance apart: 516 km in a straight line, that is 321 miles or 279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zürich, Marseille lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Switzerland into France. The halfway point is at 45.3428°, 6.9086°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Zürich from Marseille?

The straight-line distance between Zürich and Marseille is 516 km (321 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Marseille from Zürich?

Marseille is to the south-west of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.