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Distance from Alicante to Bilbao

Straight line

584 km
363 mi · 315 NM

By road

774 km
481 mi

Travel time

8 h 37 min
flight ≈ 1 h 14 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Alicante from Bilbao?

Alicante (Spain) and Bilbao (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 584 km in a straight line, that is 363 miles or 315 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alicante to Bilbao is 774 km (481 miles), about 8 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Alicante, Bilbao lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 40.8104°, -1.6581°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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 Alicante from Bilbao?

By road it is 774 km (481 miles) from Alicante to Bilbao; in a straight line it is 584 km (363 miles).

How long is the drive from Alicante to Bilbao?

About 8 h 37 min on the fastest route (774 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bilbao from Alicante?

Bilbao is to the north of Alicante, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Alicante to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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.