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Distance from Zürich to Nice

Straight line

419 km
261 mi · 226 NM

By road

591 km
367 mi

Travel time

7 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Nice?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Nice (France) are a medium distance apart: 419 km in a straight line, that is 261 miles or 226 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zürich to Nice is 591 km (367 miles), about 7 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Zürich, Nice lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Switzerland into France. The halfway point is at 45.5367°, 7.8871°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Zürich from Nice?

By road it is 591 km (367 miles) from Zürich to Nice; in a straight line it is 419 km (261 miles).

How long is the drive from Zürich to Nice?

About 7 h 1 min on the fastest route (591 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nice from Zürich?

Nice is to the south of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Nice?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.