The straight-line distance from Barcelona, Spain to Madrid, Spain is 505 km (314 miles).Madrid is W of Barcelona.
Distance (km)
505
straight line
Distance (miles)
314
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
260° 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 | Barcelona, Spain |
| To | Madrid, Spain |
| Straight-line Distance | 505 km (314 miles) |
| Bearing | 260° (W) |
| Coordinates (Barcelona) | 41.3874°, 2.1686° |
| Coordinates (Madrid) | 40.4168°, -3.7038° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Barcelona to Madrid is 505 km (314 miles). Madrid is W of Barcelona.
A direct flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes approximately 1 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Barcelona to Madrid 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.
Madrid is W (260 degrees) from Barcelona.
The distance from Madrid to Barcelona 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.