Distance from Paris to Major Cities?
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Paris
France · Europe
City of LightLa Ville LumièreThe Capital of Fashion
Population 2,138,551
Coordinates 48.8534°N,
2.3488°E
Timezone Europe/Paris
UTC+1 / UTC+2 DST
UTC+1 / UTC+2 DST
Elevation 42 m (138 ft)
Country France
Continent Europe
Main Airports CDG · ORY
Distance from Paris to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Paris →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 344 km | 214 mi | NW | Paris to London |
 Dubai | 5,260 km | 3,268 mi | E | |
 Shanghai | 9,263 km | 5,756 mi | NE | Paris to Shanghai |
 Tokyo | 9,713 km | 6,035 mi | NE | Paris to Tokyo |
 New York City | 5,837 km | 3,627 mi | W | Paris to New York City |
 Sydney | 16,961 km | 10,539 mi | E | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Istanbul | 2,253 km | 1,400 mi | E | |
 Moscow | 2,487 km | 1,545 mi | NE | |
| Saint Petersburg | 2,164 km | 1,345 mi | NE | |
| Ankara | 2,598 km | 1,614 mi | E | |
 Berlin | 878 km | 546 mi | NE | |
 Madrid | 1,052 km | 654 mi | SW | |
All Distance Routes from Paris
Dedicated city-pair pages with flight times, route maps, and midpoint data for every distance from Paris.
Closest Cities Near Paris by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 50 km
| Marne La Vallée | 22 km | E |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 29 km | NW |
| Argenteuil | 13 km | NW |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 26 km | W |
| Nanterre | 11 km | W |
Within 100 km
| Beauvais | 67 km | N |
| Compiègne | 72 km | NE |
| Évreux | 90 km | W |
| Chartres | 78 km | SW |
| Dreux | 73 km | W |
Within 250 km
| Reims | 131 km | E |
| Amiens | 116 km | N |
| Orléans | 111 km | S |
| Rouen | 112 km | NW |
| Le Havre | 178 km | NW |
| Lille | 204 km | N |
| Le Mans | 184 km | SW |
 Charleroi | 230 km | NE |
| Tours | 203 km | SW |
| Saint-Quentin | 130 km | NE |
Within 30 miles
| Marne La Vallée | 13 mi | E |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 18 mi | NW |
| Argenteuil | 8 mi | NW |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 16 mi | W |
| Nanterre | 7 mi | W |
Within 60 miles
| Mantes-la-Jolie | 30 mi | W |
| Beauvais | 42 mi | N |
| Compiègne | 45 mi | NE |
| Évreux | 56 mi | W |
| Chartres | 48 mi | SW |
Within 150 miles
| Reims | 81 mi | E |
| Amiens | 72 mi | N |
| Orléans | 69 mi | S |
| Rouen | 70 mi | NW |
| Le Havre | 110 mi | NW |
| Lille | 127 mi | N |
| Le Mans | 115 mi | SW |
| Charleroi | 143 mi | NE |
| Tours | 126 mi | SW |
| Saint-Quentin | 81 mi | NE |
Average Flight Times from Paris
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~1h 25min | 344 km | NW |
| Dubai | ~6h 51min | 5,260 km | E |
| Shanghai | ~11h 30min | 9,263 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~12h 10min | 9,713 km | NE |
| New York City | ~8h 30min | 5,837 km | W |
| Sydney | ~19h 51min | 16,961 km | E |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Paris Location & Key Facts
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, and one of the world's most visited and culturally significant cities. Straddling the Seine River in northern France, Paris has been a global center of art, cuisine, fashion, and intellectual life for centuries. The city is renowned for its architectural beauty, world-class museums, and its enduring influence on Western culture.
- ✓Home to the Eiffel Tower, the most visited paid monument in the world with over 7 million visitors annually
- ✓Houses the Louvre, the world's largest and most visited art museum
- ✓Seat of the French government and host to numerous international organizations including UNESCO and the OECD
- ✓Global fashion capital, home to the headquarters of LVMH, Chanel, Hermès, and other luxury brands
- ✓One of the world's top gastronomy destinations with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Paris from the North Pole?
Paris is approximately 4,575 km (2,843 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Paris at 41.1° from the polar region.
How far is Paris from the South Pole?
The distance from Paris to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 15,440 km (9,594 miles).
How far is Paris from the equator?
Paris lies at 48.8534° north latitude, approximately 5,438 km (3,379 miles) from the equator.
How far is Paris from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Paris to Rome, Italy is approximately 1,107 km (688 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Paris to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Paris to Istanbul is approximately 3h 30min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Paris?
There are 289 cities within 200 km of Paris in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Marne La Vallée, Reims, Le Havre.