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Distance from Barcelona to Montpellier

Straight line

284 km
177 mi · 154 NM

By road

342 km
213 mi

Travel time

3 h 48 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNE 29°
initial bearing

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How far is Barcelona from Montpellier?

Barcelona (Spain) and Montpellier (France) are a medium distance apart: 284 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barcelona to Montpellier is 342 km (213 miles), about 3 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Barcelona, Montpellier lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). The route crosses from Spain into France. The halfway point is at 42.5031°, 3.0028°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 342 km (213 miles) from Barcelona to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 284 km (177 miles).

How long is the drive from Barcelona to Montpellier?

About 3 h 48 min on the fastest route (342 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Barcelona?

Montpellier is to the north-east of Barcelona, at an initial bearing of 29°.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.