Paris to Madrid: Exactly 1,053 km (654 mi)

Paris, France → Madrid, Spain

1,053
Kilometers
654
Miles
~1h 49min
Flight time (est.)
~1,369 km
Rough road-length estimate

569 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Paris to Madrid is 1,053 km (654 miles). Madrid lies roughly south-southwest of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 209° (SSW). It is an international route from France to Spain.

Coordinates & Bearing

Paris (Île-de-France, France) sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E; Madrid (Community of Madrid, Spain) is at 40.4168°N, 3.7038°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 209° (SSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Paris to Madrid

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 49min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,369 km · ~17h 7min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Paris to Madrid: about 1,369 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Paris and Madrid lies at approximately 44.6765°N, 0.8966°W — the position that is an equal 527 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Paris (Europe/Paris) and Madrid (Europe/Madrid) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from French in Paris to Spanish in Madrid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Paris from Madrid?

The straight-line distance from Paris to Madrid is approximately 1,053 km (654 miles, 569 nautical miles).

What direction is Madrid from Paris?

Madrid lies roughly south-southwest of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 209° (SSW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 49min (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 Madrid?

Rough road-length estimate for Paris to Madrid: about 1,369 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Paris and Madrid?

Paris (Europe/Paris) and Madrid (Europe/Madrid) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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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