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Distance from Elche to Bilbao

Straight line

586 km
364 mi · 316 NM

By road

770 km
478 mi

Travel time

8 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h 14 min

Direction

NNW 342°
initial bearing

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How far is Elche from Bilbao?

Elche (Spain) and Bilbao (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, Elche to Bilbao is 770 km (478 miles), about 8 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Elche, Bilbao lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). 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 Elche from Bilbao?

By road it is 770 km (478 miles) from Elche to Bilbao; in a straight line it is 586 km (364 miles).

How long is the drive from Elche to Bilbao?

About 8 h 34 min on the fastest route (770 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bilbao from Elche?

Bilbao is to the north of Elche, at an initial bearing of 342°.

How long is the flight from Elche to Bilbao?

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.