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Distance from Bilbao to Bordeaux

Straight line

257 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

336 km
209 mi

Travel time

3 h 42 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Bordeaux?

Bilbao (Spain) and Bordeaux (France) are a medium distance apart: 257 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Bordeaux is 336 km (209 miles), about 3 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Bordeaux lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Spain into France. The halfway point is at 44.0576°, -1.7685°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Bordeaux?

By road it is 336 km (209 miles) from Bilbao to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 257 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Bordeaux?

About 3 h 42 min on the fastest route (336 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Bilbao?

Bordeaux is to the north-east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.