Essen to Paris distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Paris (France) is 534 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 49 min. The straight-line distance is 441 km (274 miles); Paris lies to the SW of Essen.
Reverse direction: Paris to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 441 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 534 km | 5 h 49 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Paris
Paris is located in Île-de-France, France.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 51′ 27.17″ N, 2° 21′ 4.96″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.86 |
| Longitude | 2.35 |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Country | France |
| Population | 2,138,551 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Paris is at 50.18° N, 4.62° E.
The nearest town is Philippeville, Province de Namur, Wallonien — about 220 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Paris?
By car it is 534 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 49 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Paris is 441 kilometres (274 miles or 238 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Paris?
The driving distance is 534 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 49 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Paris from Essen?
Paris lies to the SW (231°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Paris?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
Distances from Paris
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Paris → Marne La Vallée | 26 km |
| Paris → Cergy-Pontoise | 33 km |
| Paris → Beauvais | ≈ 87 km |
| Paris → Reims | 145 km |
| Paris → Lille | 220 km |
| Paris → Charleroi | 286 km |
| Paris → Gent | 292 km |
| Paris → Brussels | 307 km |