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How far is Metz from Lille?

The distance between Lille (Lille Airport) and Metz (Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lille (LIL) to Metz (ETZ) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 16 minutes.

Lille Airport – Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport

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Distance from Lille to Metz

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lille to Metz. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 178.720 miles
  • 287.622 kilometers
  • 155.303 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
  • 178.359 miles
  • 287.041 kilometers
  • 154.990 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 Lille to Metz?

The estimated flight time from Lille Airport to Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lille and Metz?

There is no time difference between Lille and Metz.

Flight carbon footprint between Lille Airport (LIL) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ)

On average, flying from Lille to Metz generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lille to Metz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lille Airport (LIL) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ).

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Airport information

Origin Lille Airport
City: Lille
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LIL
ICAO Code: LFQQ
Coordinates: 50°33′42″N, 3°5′21″E
Destination Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport
City: Metz
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: ETZ
ICAO Code: LFJL
Coordinates: 48°58′55″N, 6°15′4″E