Barcelona to Paris: Exactly 831 km (516 mi)

Barcelona, Spain → Paris, France

831
Kilometers
516
Miles
~1h 32min
Flight time (est.)
~1,080 km
Rough road-length estimate

449 nautical miles · Direction: north

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Barcelona to Paris is 831 km (516 miles). Paris lies roughly north of Barcelona; the initial great-circle bearing is 1° (N). It is an international route from Spain to France.

Coordinates & Bearing

Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) sits at 41.3874°N, 2.1686°E; Paris (Île-de-France, France) is at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 1° (N); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Barcelona to Paris

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 32min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,080 km · ~13h 30min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Barcelona to Paris: about 1,080 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Barcelona and Paris lies at approximately 45.1220°N, 2.2544°E — the position that is an equal 416 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Barcelona (Europe/Madrid) and Paris (Europe/Paris) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Spanish in Barcelona to French in Paris.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Barcelona from Paris?

The straight-line distance from Barcelona to Paris is approximately 831 km (516 miles, 449 nautical miles).

What direction is Paris from Barcelona?

Paris lies roughly north of Barcelona; the initial great-circle bearing is 1° (N).

How long does it take to fly from Barcelona to Paris?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 32min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Barcelona to Paris?

Rough road-length estimate for Barcelona to Paris: about 1,080 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Paris?

Barcelona (Europe/Madrid) and Paris (Europe/Paris) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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