The straight-line distance from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain is 505 km (314 miles).Barcelona is ENE of Madrid.
Distance (km)
505
straight line
Distance (miles)
314
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
76° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 6 min | 505 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 8 hr 12 min | ~657 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr 6 min | ~606 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Madrid, Spain |
| To | Barcelona, Spain |
| Straight-line Distance | 505 km (314 miles) |
| Bearing | 76° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Madrid) | 40.4168°, -3.7038° |
| Coordinates (Barcelona) | 41.3874°, 2.1686° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Madrid to Barcelona is 505 km (314 miles). Barcelona is ENE of Madrid.
A direct flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes approximately 1 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Madrid to Barcelona takes approximately 8 hr 12 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Barcelona is ENE (76 degrees) from Madrid.
The distance from Barcelona to Madrid is the same: 505 km (314 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.