Distance between León and Ponferrada

The distance from León to Ponferrada is 71 miles by road including 65 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes and goes through Bembibre, San Román de Bembibre and Combarros.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
León 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
N-630 AP-71 38 mi, 35 min
Combarros 38 mi 0:35 35 min 1.2 gal
A-6 21 mi, 18 min
Bembibre 58 mi 0:54 54 min 2.0 gal
A-6 4 mi, 03 min
San Román de Bembibre 63 mi 0:57 57 min 2.1 gal
A-6 8 mi, 09 min
42.54541, -6.59387 71 mi 1:07 1 h 07 min 2.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from León to Ponferrada?

Fuel cost: 9.4 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 70.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from León to Ponferrada?

Driving time: 1 h 7 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 59 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 52 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 4 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 4 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is León to Ponferrada by land?

The distance between León and Ponferrada is 70.8 mi by road including 64.6 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of León and Ponferrada respectively.

How far is León to Ponferrada by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between León and Ponferrada is 52.2 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of León and Ponferrada respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is León from Ponferrada by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 6 min to cover the distance of 52 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 22 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from León to Ponferrada?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 21 min to cover the distance of 52 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 24 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between León and Ponferrada?

The halfway point between León and Ponferrada is Combarros. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Combarros to León is 38 mi and driving will take about 35 min. The road between Combarros and Ponferrada has length 34 mi and will take approximately 32 min.

Where is León in relation to Ponferrada?

León is located 52 mi east of Ponferrada.

León has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.599, longitude -5.56824.

Ponferrada has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.54541, longitude -6.59387.

Which highway goes from León to Ponferrada?

The route from León to Ponferrada follows A-6, AP-71.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • LE-30: 3 mi
  • N-630: 1 mi
  • N-6: 1 mi
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