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Distance from Bordeaux to Nice

Straight line

639 km
397 mi · 345 NM

By road

803 km
499 mi

Travel time

8 h 24 min
flight ≈ 1 h 18 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Nice?

Bordeaux (France) and Nice (France) are quite far apart: 639 km in a straight line, that is 397 miles or 345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Nice is 803 km (499 miles), about 8 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Nice lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 44.3390°, 3.3808°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bordeaux from Nice?

By road it is 803 km (499 miles) from Bordeaux to Nice; in a straight line it is 639 km (397 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Nice?

About 8 h 24 min on the fastest route (803 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nice from Bordeaux?

Nice is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Nice?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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.