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Distance from Lisbon to Málaga

Straight line

471 km
293 mi · 254 NM

By road

677 km
421 mi

Travel time

7 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Málaga?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Málaga (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 471 km in a straight line, that is 293 miles or 254 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Málaga is 677 km (421 miles), about 7 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Lisbon, Málaga lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). The route crosses from Portugal into Spain. The halfway point is at 37.7419°, -6.7451°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Lisbon from Málaga?

By road it is 677 km (421 miles) from Lisbon to Málaga; in a straight line it is 471 km (293 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Málaga?

About 7 h 39 min on the fastest route (677 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Málaga from Lisbon?

Málaga is to the south-east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Málaga?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.