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How far is Bilbao from Santander?

The distance between Santander (Santander Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 47 miles / 75 kilometers / 41 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santander (SDR) to Bilbao (BIO) is 62 miles / 100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Santander Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Santander to Bilbao

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santander to Bilbao. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 46.622 miles
  • 75.031 kilometers
  • 40.513 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 46.502 miles
  • 74.838 kilometers
  • 40.409 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Santander to Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Santander Airport to Bilbao Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Santander and Bilbao?

There is no time difference between Santander and Bilbao.

Flight carbon footprint between Santander Airport (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Santander to Bilbao generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 70 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santander to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santander Airport (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Airport information

Origin Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W
Destination Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W