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Distance from Palermo to Catania

Straight line

168 km
105 mi · 91 NM

By road

212 km
132 mi

Travel time

2 h 41 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Catania?

Palermo (Italy) and Catania (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 168 km in a straight line, that is 105 miles or 91 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Catania is 212 km (132 miles), about 2 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Catania lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 37.8153°, 14.2068°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Palermo from Catania?

By road it is 212 km (132 miles) from Palermo to Catania; in a straight line it is 168 km (105 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Catania?

About 2 h 41 min on the fastest route (212 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Catania from Palermo?

Catania is to the south-east of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Catania?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.