Livorno to Nice Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Livorno, Italy to Nice, France. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 147.6 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 30 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 15 hours; at 10 knots
Best Time: May-October; Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 147.6 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Livorno to Nice. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 12% longer than the 132 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-northwest to northwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 147.6 nm (273.3 km)
Direct line: 131.8 nm12% longer
Great-circle bearing: 275° (west)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 0.5° × 3.0°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Livorno (Italy) 43.5485, 10.3106
To: Nice (France) 43.6961, 7.2858
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	30 hours
8 kn	18 hours
10 kn	15 hours
12 kn	12 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Livorno to Nice Route

The maritime route from Livorno to Nice is a day-passage cross-border passage linking commerce and cruise traffic in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Livorno in Italy with Nice in France.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage cross-border crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast, particularly in peak season.
•For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Livorno to Nice by sea?

The sea distance from Livorno to Nice is approximately 147.6 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Livorno to Nice?

A day-passage between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 147.6 nautical miles typically takes 15 hours – 30 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Livorno to Nice?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast outside that window.

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