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Distance from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Straight line

203 km
126 mi · 110 NM

By road

578 km
359 mi

Travel time

7 h 35 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Montevideo?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay) are a medium distance apart: 203 km in a straight line, that is 126 miles or 110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buenos Aires to Montevideo is 578 km (359 miles), about 7 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 185% longer than the straight line.

From Buenos Aires, Montevideo lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). The route crosses from Argentina into Uruguay. The halfway point is at -34.7631°, -57.2846°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Buenos Aires from Montevideo?

By road it is 578 km (359 miles) from Buenos Aires to Montevideo; in a straight line it is 203 km (126 miles).

How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

About 7 h 35 min on the fastest route (578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montevideo from Buenos Aires?

Montevideo is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.