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Distance from Arad to Barcelona

Straight line

1,627 km
1,011 mi · 878 NM

By road

2,183 km
1,356 mi

Travel time

22 h 45 min
flight ≈ 2 h 32 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Barcelona?

Arad (Romania) and Barcelona (Spain) are quite far apart: 1,627 km in a straight line, that is 1,011 miles or 878 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Barcelona is 2,183 km (1,356 miles), about 22 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Barcelona lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from Romania into Spain. The halfway point is at 44.1874°, 11.3498°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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 Arad from Barcelona?

By road it is 2,183 km (1,356 miles) from Arad to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 1,627 km (1,011 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Barcelona?

About 22 h 45 min on the fastest route (2,183 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Arad?

Barcelona is to the west of Arad, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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.