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Distance from Cartagena to Bilbao

Straight line

649 km
403 mi · 351 NM

By road

833 km
518 mi

Travel time

9 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Cartagena from Bilbao?

Cartagena (Spain) and Bilbao (Spain) are quite far apart: 649 km in a straight line, that is 403 miles or 351 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cartagena to Bilbao is 833 km (518 miles), about 9 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Cartagena, Bilbao lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 40.4380°, -1.9149°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Cartagena from Bilbao?

By road it is 833 km (518 miles) from Cartagena to Bilbao; in a straight line it is 649 km (403 miles).

How long is the drive from Cartagena to Bilbao?

About 9 h 6 min on the fastest route (833 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bilbao from Cartagena?

Bilbao is to the north of Cartagena, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.