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Distance from Elche to Barcelona

Straight line

425 km
264 mi · 229 NM

By road

530 km
329 mi

Travel time

5 h 50 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Elche from Barcelona?

Elche (Spain) and Barcelona (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 425 km in a straight line, that is 264 miles or 229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Elche to Barcelona is 530 km (329 miles), about 5 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Elche, Barcelona lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 39.8343°, 0.6964°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Elche from Barcelona?

By road it is 530 km (329 miles) from Elche to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 425 km (264 miles).

How long is the drive from Elche to Barcelona?

About 5 h 50 min on the fastest route (530 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Elche?

Barcelona is to the north-east of Elche, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Elche to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.