Distance from Nice to Florence

Straight line

321 km

199 mi · 173 NM

By road

419 km

260 mi

Travel time

4 h 59 min

flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

E 87°

initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Florence?

Nice (France) and Florence (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 321 km in a straight line, that is 199 miles or 173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Florence is 419 km (260 miles), about 4 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Florence lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from France into Italy. The halfway point is at 43.7585°, 9.2549°.

A direct flight would take about 54 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Nice from Florence?

By road it is 419 km (260 miles) from Nice to Florence; in a straight line it is 321 km (199 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Florence?

About 4 h 59 min on the fastest route (419 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Nice?

Florence is to the east of Nice, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.