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Distance from Palma to Cartagena

Straight line

385 km
239 mi · 208 NM

By road

885 km
550 mi

Travel time

14 h 17 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

WSW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Palma from Cartagena?

Palma (Spain) and Cartagena (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 385 km in a straight line, that is 239 miles or 208 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palma to Cartagena is 885 km (550 miles), about 14 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 130% longer than the straight line.

From Palma, Cartagena lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 38.6013°, 0.8071°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Cartagena?

By road it is 885 km (550 miles) from Palma to Cartagena; in a straight line it is 385 km (239 miles).

How long is the drive from Palma to Cartagena?

About 14 h 17 min on the fastest route (885 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cartagena from Palma?

Cartagena is to the south-west of Palma, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Palma to Cartagena?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.