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Distance from Genoa to Catania

Straight line

924 km
574 mi · 499 NM

By road

1,275 km
793 mi

Travel time

14 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 39 min

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Genoa from Catania?

Genoa (Italy) and Catania (Italy) are quite far apart: 924 km in a straight line, that is 574 miles or 499 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Genoa to Catania is 1,275 km (793 miles), about 14 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Genoa, Catania lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 40.9889°, 12.1681°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 39 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 Genoa from Catania?

By road it is 1,275 km (793 miles) from Genoa to Catania; in a straight line it is 924 km (574 miles).

How long is the drive from Genoa to Catania?

About 14 h 16 min on the fastest route (1,275 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Catania from Genoa?

Catania is to the south-east of Genoa, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Genoa to Catania?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 39 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.