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Distance from Nice to London

Straight line

1,029 km
640 mi · 556 NM

By road

1,543 km
959 mi

Travel time

21 h 25 min
flight ≈ 1 h 47 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from London?

Nice (France) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,029 km in a straight line, that is 640 miles or 556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to London is 1,543 km (959 miles), about 21 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from France into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.6649°, 3.8467°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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 London?

By road it is 1,543 km (959 miles) from Nice to London; in a straight line it is 1,029 km (640 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to London?

About 21 h 25 min on the fastest route (1,543 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Nice?

London is to the north-west of Nice, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Nice to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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.