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Distance from Madrid to Buenos Aires

Straight line

10,021 km
6,227 mi · 5,411 NM

By road

780 km
485 mi

Travel time

8 h 59 min
flight ≈ 13 h 2 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Buenos Aires?

Madrid (Spain) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 10,021 km in a straight line, that is 6,227 miles or 5,411 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Buenos Aires is 780 km (485 miles), about 8 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Madrid, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Spain into Argentina. The halfway point is at 3.2651°, -32.1924°.

A direct flight would take about 13 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 Madrid from Buenos Aires?

By road it is 780 km (485 miles) from Madrid to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 10,021 km (6,227 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Buenos Aires?

About 8 h 59 min on the fastest route (780 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Madrid?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 13 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.