EN RO

Distance from Palermo to Nice

Straight line

802 km
498 mi · 433 NM

By road

1,594 km
991 mi

Travel time

17 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 30 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Nice?

Palermo (Italy) and Nice (France) are quite far apart: 802 km in a straight line, that is 498 miles or 433 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Nice is 1,594 km (991 miles), about 17 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 99% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Nice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Italy into France. The halfway point is at 40.9573°, 10.4289°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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 Nice?

By road it is 1,594 km (991 miles) from Palermo to Nice; in a straight line it is 802 km (498 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Nice?

About 17 h 57 min on the fastest route (1,594 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nice from Palermo?

Nice is to the north-west of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Nice?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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.