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Distance from Bologna to Catania

Straight line

838 km
521 mi · 453 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Bologna from Catania?

Bologna (Italy) and Catania (Italy) are quite far apart: 838 km in a straight line, that is 521 miles or 453 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bologna, Catania lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 41.0080°, 13.3038°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Bologna from Catania?

The straight-line distance between Bologna and Catania is 838 km (521 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Catania from Bologna?

Catania is to the south-east of Bologna, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Catania?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.