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Distance from Nice to Montpellier

Straight line

274 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

327 km
203 mi

Travel time

3 h 43 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Montpellier?

Nice (France) and Montpellier (France) are a medium distance apart: 274 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Montpellier is 327 km (203 miles), about 3 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Montpellier lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 43.6695°, 5.5704°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 327 km (203 miles) from Nice to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 274 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Montpellier?

About 3 h 43 min on the fastest route (327 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Nice?

Montpellier is to the west of Nice, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.