Florence to Paris: Exactly 886 km (551 mi)

Florence, Italy → Paris, France

886
Kilometers
551
Miles
~1h 36min
Flight time (est.)
~1,152 km
Rough road-length estimate

479 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Florence to Paris is 886 km (551 miles). Paris lies roughly northwest of Florence; the initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW). It is an international route from Italy to France.

Coordinates & Bearing

Florence (Tuscany, Italy) sits at 43.7696°N, 11.2558°E; Paris (Île-de-France, France) is at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Florence to Paris

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 36min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,152 km · ~14h 24min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Florence to Paris: about 1,152 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Florence and Paris lies at approximately 46.3994°N, 7.0115°E — the position that is an equal 443 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Florence (Europe/Rome) and Paris (Europe/Paris) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Italian in Florence to French in Paris.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Florence from Paris?

The straight-line distance from Florence to Paris is approximately 886 km (551 miles, 479 nautical miles).

What direction is Paris from Florence?

Paris lies roughly northwest of Florence; the initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW).

How long does it take to fly from Florence to Paris?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 36min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Florence to Paris?

Rough road-length estimate for Florence to Paris: about 1,152 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Florence and Paris?

Florence (Europe/Rome) and Paris (Europe/Paris) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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