The straight-line distance from Paris, France to Nice, France is 685 km (426 miles).Nice is SE of Paris.
Distance (km)
685
straight line
Distance (miles)
426
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
145° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 685 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 11 hr 6 min | ~891 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 6 hr 54 min | ~822 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Paris, France |
| To | Nice, France |
| Straight-line Distance | 685 km (426 miles) |
| Bearing | 145° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Paris) | 48.8566°, 2.3522° |
| Coordinates (Nice) | 43.7102°, 7.2620° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Paris to Nice is 685 km (426 miles). Nice is SE of Paris.
A direct flight from Paris to Nice takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Paris to Nice takes approximately 11 hr 6 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Nice is SE (145 degrees) from Paris.
The distance from Nice to Paris is the same: 685 km (426 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.