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Distance from Nantes to Nice

Straight line

792 km
492 mi · 428 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Nantes from Nice?

Nantes (France) and Nice (France) are quite far apart: 792 km in a straight line, that is 492 miles or 428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nantes, Nice lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 45.5450°, 2.9941°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Nantes from Nice?

The straight-line distance between Nantes and Nice is 792 km (492 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nice from Nantes?

Nice is to the south-east of Nantes, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Nantes to Nice?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.