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Distance from Nice to Barcelona

Straight line

492 km
306 mi · 266 NM

By road

663 km
412 mi

Travel time

7 h 7 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Barcelona?

Nice (France) and Barcelona (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 492 km in a straight line, that is 306 miles or 266 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Barcelona is 663 km (412 miles), about 7 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Barcelona lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from France into Spain. The halfway point is at 42.5743°, 4.6652°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Nice from Barcelona?

By road it is 663 km (412 miles) from Nice to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 492 km (306 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Barcelona?

About 7 h 7 min on the fastest route (663 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Nice?

Barcelona is to the south-west of Nice, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.