Distance from Nice to Marseille

Straight line

159 km

99 mi · 86 NM

By road

198 km

123 mi

Travel time

2 h 20 min

flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WSW 254°

initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Marseille?

Nice (France) and Marseille (France) are a medium distance apart: 159 km in a straight line, that is 99 miles or 86 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Marseille is 198 km (123 miles), about 2 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Marseille lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 43.5039°, 6.3204°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Marseille?

By road it is 198 km (123 miles) from Nice to Marseille; in a straight line it is 159 km (99 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Marseille?

About 2 h 20 min on the fastest route (198 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Marseille from Nice?

Marseille is to the west of Nice, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.