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Distance from Rabat to Cartagena

Straight line

662 km
411 mi · 357 NM

By road

554 km
344 mi

Travel time

6 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Rabat from Cartagena?

Rabat (Morocco) and Cartagena (Spain) are quite far apart: 662 km in a straight line, that is 411 miles or 357 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rabat to Cartagena is 554 km (344 miles), about 6 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rabat, Cartagena lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Morocco into Spain. The halfway point is at 35.8446°, -3.9756°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Cartagena?

By road it is 554 km (344 miles) from Rabat to Cartagena; in a straight line it is 662 km (411 miles).

How long is the drive from Rabat to Cartagena?

About 6 h 39 min on the fastest route (554 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cartagena from Rabat?

Cartagena is to the north-east of Rabat, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Rabat to Cartagena?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.