Distance from Rome to Nice
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How far is Rome from Nice?
Rome (Italy) and Nice (France) 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, Rome to Nice is 697 km (433 miles), about 7 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, Nice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from Italy into France. 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.
Other distances from Rome
- Rome – Naples 187 km
- Rome – Florence 234 km
- Rome – Bologna 305 km
- Rome – Bari 373 km
- Rome – Padova 394 km
- Rome – Genoa 402 km
- Rome – Verona 412 km
- Rome – Palermo 424 km
Other distances from Nice
- Nice – Genoa 155 km
- Nice – Turin 156 km
- Nice – Marseille 159 km
- Nice – Milan 248 km
- Nice – Montpellier 273 km
- Nice – Lyon 297 km
- Nice – Florence 320 km
- Nice – Bologna 337 km
- Nice – Verona 352 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Nice?
By road it is 697 km (433 miles) from Rome to Nice; in a straight line it is 474 km (294 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Nice?
About 7 h 46 min on the fastest route (697 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Nice from Rome?
Nice is to the north-west of Rome, at an initial bearing of 297°.
How long is the flight from Rome to Nice?
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.