Alicante to Tenerife: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1159.7 miles 1866.3 km · straight line
562.8 miles actual route 905.7 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
€88 - €109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Tenerife?

The distance from Alicante to Tenerife is 1159.7 miles (1866.3 km) as the crow flies. Tenerife is located WSW of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 562.8 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in Spain.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Tenerife. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alicante to Tenerife

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min €88 - €109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~13h 22min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alicante & Tenerife

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Tenerife
28.29°N, 16.63°W
Atlantic/Canary
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM