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Distance from Granada to Cartagena

Straight line

237 km
147 mi · 128 NM

By road

281 km
174 mi

Travel time

3 h 24 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Granada from Cartagena?

Granada (Spain) and Cartagena (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 237 km in a straight line, that is 147 miles or 128 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Granada to Cartagena is 281 km (174 miles), about 3 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Granada, Cartagena lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 37.4039°, -2.3001°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Granada from Cartagena?

By road it is 281 km (174 miles) from Granada to Cartagena; in a straight line it is 237 km (147 miles).

How long is the drive from Granada to Cartagena?

About 3 h 24 min on the fastest route (281 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cartagena from Granada?

Cartagena is to the east of Granada, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Granada to Cartagena?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.