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Distance from Montpellier to Barcelona

Straight line

284 km
177 mi · 154 NM

By road

344 km
214 mi

Travel time

3 h 50 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Barcelona?

Montpellier (France) and Barcelona (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 284 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montpellier to Barcelona is 344 km (214 miles), about 3 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Barcelona lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from France into Spain. The halfway point is at 42.5031°, 3.0028°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Montpellier from Barcelona?

By road it is 344 km (214 miles) from Montpellier to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 284 km (177 miles).

How long is the drive from Montpellier to Barcelona?

About 3 h 50 min on the fastest route (344 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Montpellier?

Barcelona is to the south-west of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.