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Distance from Palermo to Genoa

Straight line

788 km
489 mi · 425 NM

By road

1,401 km
870 mi

Travel time

15 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Genoa?

Palermo (Italy) and Genoa (Italy) are quite far apart: 788 km in a straight line, that is 489 miles or 425 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Genoa is 1,401 km (870 miles), about 15 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 78% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Genoa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 41.2892°, 11.2456°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Genoa?

By road it is 1,401 km (870 miles) from Palermo to Genoa; in a straight line it is 788 km (489 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Genoa?

About 15 h 43 min on the fastest route (1,401 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Genoa from Palermo?

Genoa is to the north-west of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 334°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Genoa?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.