Barcelona to Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Barcelona from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Barcelona to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 668.6 miles (1076 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located NNW of Barcelona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.3 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Barcelona is in Spain, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barcelona and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.