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Distance from Palma to Alicante

Straight line

304 km
189 mi · 164 NM

By road

794 km
494 mi

Travel time

13 h 18 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Palma from Alicante?

Palma (Spain) and Alicante (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 304 km in a straight line, that is 189 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palma to Alicante is 794 km (494 miles), about 13 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 162% longer than the straight line.

From Palma, Alicante lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 38.9677°, 1.0708°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Palma from Alicante?

By road it is 794 km (494 miles) from Palma to Alicante; in a straight line it is 304 km (189 miles).

How long is the drive from Palma to Alicante?

About 13 h 18 min on the fastest route (794 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alicante from Palma?

Alicante is to the south-west of Palma, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Palma to Alicante?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.