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Distance from Cartagena to Málaga

Straight line

320 km
199 mi · 173 NM

By road

391 km
243 mi

Travel time

4 h 35 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

WSW 253°
initial bearing

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How far is Cartagena from Málaga?

Cartagena (Spain) and Málaga (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 320 km in a straight line, that is 199 miles or 173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cartagena to Málaga is 391 km (243 miles), about 4 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Cartagena, Málaga lies to the west (initial bearing 253°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 37.1750°, -2.7133°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Cartagena from Málaga?

By road it is 391 km (243 miles) from Cartagena to Málaga; in a straight line it is 320 km (199 miles).

How long is the drive from Cartagena to Málaga?

About 4 h 35 min on the fastest route (391 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Málaga from Cartagena?

Málaga is to the west of Cartagena, at an initial bearing of 253°.

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Málaga?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.