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How far is Montpellier from Patras?

The distance between Patras (Patras Araxos Airport) and Montpellier (Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport) is 986 miles / 1587 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Patras (GPA) to Montpellier (MPL) is 1334 miles / 2147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 4 minutes.

Patras Araxos Airport – Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport

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Distance from Patras to Montpellier

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Patras to Montpellier. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.001 miles
  • 1586.815 kilometers
  • 856.812 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 984.036 miles
  • 1583.652 kilometers
  • 855.104 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Patras to Montpellier?

The estimated flight time from Patras Araxos Airport to Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) and Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL)

On average, flying from Patras to Montpellier generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Patras to Montpellier

See the map of the shortest flight path between Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) and Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL).

Airport information

Origin Patras Araxos Airport
City: Patras
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: GPA
ICAO Code: LGRX
Coordinates: 38°9′3″N, 21°25′32″E
Destination Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport
City: Montpellier
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: MPL
ICAO Code: LFMT
Coordinates: 43°34′34″N, 3°57′46″E