Distance from Root to Retiro

🇨🇭 Root, Switzerland🇪🇸 Retiro, Spain

Root → Retiro
1,220 km
758 miles · 659 nautical miles
RootRetiro
2 h 1 min
Flight (if direct)
17 h 38 min
Driving time (est.)
west-southwest
Direction (237°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Root to Retiro covers 1,220 km (758 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,587 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance1,220 km / 758 mi / 659 nmi
Estimated road distance1,587 km / 986 mi
Estimated flight time2 h 1 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time17 h 38 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing237° — west-southwest
Geographic midpointNear Nakagami-gun, Japan
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Root coordinates47.1146, 8.3902
Retiro coordinates40.4132, -3.6831

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Root and Retiro — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Retiro from Root?
Retiro is 1,220 km (758 miles) from Root measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,587 km (986 mi).
How long is the flight from Root to Retiro?
If a direct flight operates between Root and Retiro, it would take approximately 2 h 1 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Root and Retiro?
Retiro has the same time zone offset. Root uses UTC+01:00 and Retiro uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Root and Retiro?
The geographic midpoint between Root and Retiro is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 610 km from each city.
In which direction is Retiro from Root?
Retiro lies to the west-southwest of Root, at an initial bearing of 237°.