Paris to Milan: Exactly 640 km (397 mi)

Paris, France → Milan, Italy

640
Kilometers
397
Miles
~1h 18min
Flight time (est.)
~831 km
Rough road-length estimate

345 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Paris to Milan is 640 km (397 miles). Milan lies roughly east-southeast of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 124° (ESE). It is an international route from France to Italy.

Coordinates & Bearing

Paris (Île-de-France, France) sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E; Milan (Lombardy, Italy) is at 45.4642°N, 9.1900°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 124° (ESE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Paris to Milan

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 18min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~831 km · ~10h 23min 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 Milan: about 831 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 Milan lies at approximately 47.2112°N, 5.8804°E — the position that is an equal 320 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 Milan (Europe/Rome) 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 Italian in Milan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Paris from Milan?

The straight-line distance from Paris to Milan is approximately 640 km (397 miles, 345 nautical miles).

What direction is Milan from Paris?

Milan lies roughly east-southeast of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 124° (ESE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 18min (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 Milan?

Rough road-length estimate for Paris to Milan: about 831 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 Milan?

Paris (Europe/Paris) and Milan (Europe/Rome) 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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