The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Paris, France is 344 km (213 miles).Paris is SSE of London.
Distance (km)
344
straight line
Distance (miles)
213
straight line
Flight Time
54 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
148° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 54 min | 344 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 5 hr 36 min | ~447 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 3 hr 24 min | ~413 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Paris, France |
| Straight-line Distance | 344 km (213 miles) |
| Bearing | 148° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Paris) | 48.8566°, 2.3522° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Paris is 344 km (213 miles). Paris is SSE of London.
A direct flight from London to Paris takes approximately 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from London to Paris takes approximately 5 hr 36 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Paris is SSE (148 degrees) from London.
The distance from Paris to London is the same: 344 km (213 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.