Distance from Lyon to Marseille
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Lyon and Marseille is 278.01 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Lyon and Marseille is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 260.52 km (0h 48min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Lyon (LYS) and Marseille (MRS) is 260.52 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 48min. Similar flight routes: LYS → NCE , LYS → LYS , LYS → TRN , LYS → GOA , GVA → MRS
Bearing: 171.03° (S)The initial bearing on the course from Lyon to Marseille is 171.03° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 44.53278,5.11348The geographic midpoint between Lyon and Marseille is in 139.01 km distance between both points in a bearing of 171.03°. It is located in France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Drôme, Vesc.
Time difference: 0hLyon and Marseille are both in the same time zone Europe/Paris.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Lyon and Marseille, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.