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Distance from Rabat to Algiers

Straight line

950 km
590 mi · 513 NM

By road

3,104 km
1,929 mi

Travel time

57 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Rabat from Algiers?

Rabat (Morocco) and Algiers (Algeria) are quite far apart: 950 km in a straight line, that is 590 miles or 513 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rabat to Algiers is 3,104 km (1,929 miles), about 57 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 227% longer than the straight line.

From Rabat, Algiers lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Morocco into Algeria. The halfway point is at 35.4743°, -1.9563°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Rabat from Algiers?

By road it is 3,104 km (1,929 miles) from Rabat to Algiers; in a straight line it is 950 km (590 miles).

How long is the drive from Rabat to Algiers?

About 57 h 10 min on the fastest route (3,104 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Algiers from Rabat?

Algiers is to the east of Rabat, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Rabat to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.