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Distance from Palermo to Bologna

Straight line

726 km
451 mi · 392 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 24 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Bologna?

Palermo (Italy) and Bologna (Italy) are quite far apart: 726 km in a straight line, that is 451 miles or 392 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Palermo, Bologna lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 41.3172°, 12.3860°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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 Palermo from Bologna?

The straight-line distance between Palermo and Bologna is 726 km (451 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bologna from Palermo?

Bologna is to the north of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Bologna?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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.