Distance from Catania to Palermo
How far is it from Catania to Palermo? About 105 mi in a straight line and 136 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Catania and Palermo are about 105 mi (168 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 136 mi (219 km), a drive of about 2 hr 26 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 105 mi / 168 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 136 mi / 219 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 26 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $17 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.815, 14.207 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Catania to Palermo is about 105 mi (168 km) in a straight line, and roughly 136 mi (219 km) by road.