Frankfurt am Main to Paris distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Paris (France) is 573 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 55 min. The straight-line distance is 478 km (297 miles); Paris lies to the WSW of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Paris to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 478 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 573 km | 5 h 55 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
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 Frankfurt am Main and Paris is at 49.53° N, 5.48° E.
The nearest town is Rouvroy, Province du Luxembourg, Wallonien — about 239 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Paris?
By car it is 573 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 55 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Paris is 478 kilometres (297 miles or 258 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
The driving distance is 573 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 55 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Paris from Frankfurt am Main?
Paris lies to the WSW (255°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
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 |
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