Distance from Palermo to Sfax
How far is it from Palermo to Sfax? About 275 mi in a straight line and 335 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Palermo and Sfax are about 275 mi (442 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 335 mi (539 km), a drive of about 5 hr 59 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr.
| Straight-line distance | 275 mi / 442 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 335 mi / 539 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 59 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $42 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.443, 12.020 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Palermo to Sfax is about 275 mi (442 km) in a straight line, and roughly 335 mi (539 km) by road.