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Distance from Vigo to Bilbao

Straight line

488 km
303 mi · 264 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Vigo from Bilbao?

Vigo (Spain) and Bilbao (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 488 km in a straight line, that is 303 miles or 264 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Vigo, Bilbao lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 42.7843°, -5.8481°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Vigo from Bilbao?

The straight-line distance between Vigo and Bilbao is 488 km (303 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bilbao from Vigo?

Bilbao is to the east of Vigo, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Vigo to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.