Distance from Nice to Lille

Straight line

834 km

518 mi · 450 NM

By road

1,158 km

719 mi

Travel time

11 h 51 min

flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

NNW 339°

initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Lille?

Nice (France) and Lille (France) are quite far apart: 834 km in a straight line, that is 518 miles or 450 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Lille is 1,158 km (719 miles), about 11 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Lille lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 47.1872°, 5.2998°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Lille?

By road it is 1,158 km (719 miles) from Nice to Lille; in a straight line it is 834 km (518 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Lille?

About 11 h 51 min on the fastest route (1,158 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Nice?

Lille is to the north of Nice, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.