Paris to Algiers: Exactly 1,347 km (837 mi)

Paris, France → Algiers, Algeria

1,347
Kilometers
837
Miles
~2h 11min
Flight time (est.)

727 nautical miles · Direction: south

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Paris to Algiers is 1,347 km (837 miles). Algiers lies roughly south of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 177° (S). It is an international route from France to Algeria, crossing from Europe to Africa.

Coordinates & Bearing

Paris (Île-de-France, France) sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E; Algiers (Algiers, Algeria) is at 36.7538°N, 3.0588°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 177° (S); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Paris to Algiers

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 11min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate Water crossing on the direct line

The straight-line path from Paris to Algiers crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Paris and Algiers lies at approximately 42.8057°N, 2.7402°E — the position that is an equal 674 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Depending on the date, Algiers (Africa/Algiers) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Paris (Europe/Paris), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Paris from Algiers?

The straight-line distance from Paris to Algiers is approximately 1,347 km (837 miles, 727 nautical miles).

What direction is Algiers from Paris?

Algiers lies roughly south of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 177° (S).

How long does it take to fly from Paris to Algiers?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 11min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Paris to Algiers?

The straight-line path from Paris to Algiers crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Is there a time difference between Paris and Algiers?

Depending on the date, Algiers (Africa/Algiers) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Paris (Europe/Paris), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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