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Distance from Bologna to Florence

Straight line

79.7 km
49.5 mi · 43.1 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Bologna from Florence?

Bologna (Italy) and Florence (Italy) are a short distance apart: 79.7 km in a straight line, that is 49.5 miles or 43.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bologna, Florence lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 44.1365°, 11.2922°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bologna from Florence?

The straight-line distance between Bologna and Florence is 79.7 km (49.5 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Florence from Bologna?

Florence is to the south of Bologna, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 36 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.