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Distance from Barcelona to Algiers

Straight line

523 km
325 mi · 282 NM

By road

599 km
372 mi

Travel time

8 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Barcelona from Algiers?

Barcelona (Spain) and Algiers (Algeria) are a medium distance apart: 523 km in a straight line, that is 325 miles or 282 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barcelona to Algiers is 599 km (372 miles), about 8 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Barcelona, Algiers lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from Spain into Algeria. The halfway point is at 39.0614°, 2.6385°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Barcelona from Algiers?

By road it is 599 km (372 miles) from Barcelona to Algiers; in a straight line it is 523 km (325 miles).

How long is the drive from Barcelona to Algiers?

About 8 h 16 min on the fastest route (599 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Algiers from Barcelona?

Algiers is to the south of Barcelona, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.