Distance from Bari to Messina
How far is it from Bari to Messina? About 214 mi in a straight line and 261 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Bari and Messina are about 214 mi (344 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 261 mi (420 km), a drive of about 4 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 214 mi / 344 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 261 mi / 420 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.659, 16.197 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bari to Messina is about 214 mi (344 km) in a straight line, and roughly 261 mi (420 km) by road.