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Distance from Gijón to Bilbao

Straight line

224 km
139 mi · 121 NM

By road

270 km
168 mi

Travel time

3 h 8 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Gijón from Bilbao?

Gijón (Spain) and Bilbao (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 224 km in a straight line, that is 139 miles or 121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gijón to Bilbao is 270 km (168 miles), about 3 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Gijón, Bilbao lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 43.4074°, -4.2903°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Gijón from Bilbao?

By road it is 270 km (168 miles) from Gijón to Bilbao; in a straight line it is 224 km (139 miles).

How long is the drive from Gijón to Bilbao?

About 3 h 8 min on the fastest route (270 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bilbao from Gijón?

Bilbao is to the east of Gijón, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Gijón to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.