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Distance from Bilbao to Barcelona

Straight line

468 km
291 mi · 253 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Barcelona?

Bilbao (Spain) and Barcelona (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 468 km in a straight line, that is 291 miles or 253 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bilbao, Barcelona lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 42.3538°, -0.3453°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Barcelona?

The straight-line distance between Bilbao and Barcelona is 468 km (291 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Barcelona from Bilbao?

Barcelona is to the south-east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.