EN RO

Distance from Palermo to Florence

Straight line

651 km
405 mi · 352 NM

By road

1,175 km
730 mi

Travel time

13 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Florence?

Palermo (Italy) and Florence (Italy) are quite far apart: 651 km in a straight line, that is 405 miles or 352 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Florence is 1,175 km (730 miles), about 13 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 80% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Florence lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 40.9604°, 12.3357°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Florence?

By road it is 1,175 km (730 miles) from Palermo to Florence; in a straight line it is 651 km (405 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Florence?

About 13 h 16 min on the fastest route (1,175 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Palermo?

Florence is to the north of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.