  We use the new reduction of the Hipparcos data (van Leeuwen 2007) and a
self-consistent distance determination technique for Lutz-Kelker limited
samples to obtain distances to the massive stars in the solar vicinity. The
distance uncertainties for the nearest massive stars have been substantially
reduced with respect to those derived from the old Hipparcos reduction. In two
cases (gamma2 Vel and theta2 Ori A) we have been able to verify that the new
values are in good agreement with recent determinations with alternative
methods. We also derive new values for the vertical displacement of the Sun
with respect to the Galactic Plane and for the scale height of the thin disk
from the spatial distribution of massive stars around us.
