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Distance from Barcelona to Málaga

Straight line

770 km
478 mi · 416 NM

By road

965 km
599 mi

Travel time

10 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Barcelona from Málaga?

Barcelona (Spain) and Málaga (Spain) are quite far apart: 770 km in a straight line, that is 478 miles or 416 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barcelona to Málaga is 965 km (599 miles), about 10 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Barcelona, Málaga lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 39.1007°, -1.2396°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Barcelona from Málaga?

By road it is 965 km (599 miles) from Barcelona to Málaga; in a straight line it is 770 km (478 miles).

How long is the drive from Barcelona to Málaga?

About 10 h 48 min on the fastest route (965 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Málaga from Barcelona?

Málaga is to the south-west of Barcelona, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Málaga?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.