Canterbury to La Spezia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

640.4 miles 1030.7 km · straight line
768.5 miles estimated 1236.8 km · driving distance
15h 28min estimated drive time
£117 - £143 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Canterbury from La Spezia?

The distance from Canterbury to La Spezia is 640.4 miles (1030.7 km) as the crow flies. La Spezia is located SE of Canterbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.5 miles, taking about 15h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Canterbury is in United Kingdom, while La Spezia is in Italy.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Canterbury and La Spezia. 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.

How to Get from Canterbury to La Spezia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 28min £117 - £143 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 34min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 6min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canterbury & La Spezia

Quick Facts

Canterbury
51.28°N, 1.08°E
Europe/London
6m elevation
La Spezia
44.10°N, 9.82°E
Europe/Rome
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients