Paris to Munich: Exactly 684 km (425 mi)

Paris, France → Munich, Germany

684
Kilometers
425
Miles
~1h 21min
Flight time (est.)
~890 km
Rough road-length estimate

370 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Paris to Munich is 684 km (425 miles). Munich lies roughly east of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 93° (E). It is an international route from France to Germany.

Coordinates & Bearing

Paris (Île-de-France, France) sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E; Munich (Bavaria, Germany) is at 48.1351°N, 11.5820°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 93° (E); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Paris to Munich

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 21min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~890 km · ~11h 8min 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 Munich: about 890 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 Munich lies at approximately 48.5882°N, 7.0000°E — the position that is an equal 342 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 Munich (Europe/Berlin) 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 German in Munich.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Paris from Munich?

The straight-line distance from Paris to Munich is approximately 684 km (425 miles, 370 nautical miles).

What direction is Munich from Paris?

Munich lies roughly east of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 93° (E).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 21min (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 Munich?

Rough road-length estimate for Paris to Munich: about 890 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 Munich?

Paris (Europe/Paris) and Munich (Europe/Berlin) 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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