Paris to Dublin: Exactly 781 km (485 mi)

Paris, France → Dublin, Ireland

781
Kilometers
485
Miles
~1h 29min
Flight time (est.)

422 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Paris to Dublin is 781 km (485 miles). Dublin lies roughly northwest of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW). It is an international route from France to Ireland.

Coordinates & Bearing

Paris (Île-de-France, France) sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E; Dublin (Leinster, Ireland) is at 53.3498°N, 6.2603°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Paris to Dublin

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 29min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate No road connection

There is no continuous road connection between Paris and Dublin — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Paris and Dublin lies at approximately 51.1821°N, 1.7443°W — the position that is an equal 391 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Dublin (Europe/Dublin) is 1 hour behind Paris (Europe/Paris) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from French in Paris to English / Irish in Dublin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Paris from Dublin?

The straight-line distance from Paris to Dublin is approximately 781 km (485 miles, 422 nautical miles).

What direction is Dublin from Paris?

Dublin lies roughly northwest of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 29min (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 Dublin?

There is no continuous road connection between Paris and Dublin — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Is there a time difference between Paris and Dublin?

Dublin (Europe/Dublin) is 1 hour behind Paris (Europe/Paris) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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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