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Distance from Nice to Rome

Straight line

474 km
294 mi · 256 NM

By road

696 km
432 mi

Travel time

7 h 47 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Rome?

Nice (France) and Rome (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 474 km in a straight line, that is 294 miles or 256 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Rome is 696 km (432 miles), about 7 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Rome lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from France into Italy. The halfway point is at 42.8275°, 9.9271°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Rome?

By road it is 696 km (432 miles) from Nice to Rome; in a straight line it is 474 km (294 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Rome?

About 7 h 47 min on the fastest route (696 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rome from Nice?

Rome is to the south-east of Nice, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Rome?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.