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Distance from Bilbao to Alicante

Straight line

584 km
363 mi · 315 NM

By road

773 km
480 mi

Travel time

8 h 35 min
flight ≈ 1 h 14 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Alicante?

Bilbao (Spain) and Alicante (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, Bilbao to Alicante is 773 km (480 miles), about 8 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Alicante lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). 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 Bilbao from Alicante?

By road it is 773 km (480 miles) from Bilbao to Alicante; in a straight line it is 584 km (363 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Alicante?

About 8 h 35 min on the fastest route (773 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alicante from Bilbao?

Alicante is to the south of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Alicante?

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.