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Distance from Bilbao to Elche

Straight line

586 km
364 mi · 316 NM

By road

769 km
478 mi

Travel time

8 h 31 min
flight ≈ 1 h 14 min

Direction

SSE 161°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Elche?

Bilbao (Spain) and Elche (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 586 km in a straight line, that is 364 miles or 316 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Elche is 769 km (478 miles), about 8 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Elche lies to the south (initial bearing 161°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 40.7678°, -1.7713°.

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 Elche?

By road it is 769 km (478 miles) from Bilbao to Elche; in a straight line it is 586 km (364 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Elche?

About 8 h 31 min on the fastest route (769 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Elche from Bilbao?

Elche is to the south of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 161°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Elche?

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.