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Distance from Madrid to Algiers

Straight line

719 km
447 mi · 388 NM

By road

583 km
362 mi

Travel time

7 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 24 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Algiers?

Madrid (Spain) and Algiers (Algeria) are quite far apart: 719 km in a straight line, that is 447 miles or 388 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Algiers is 583 km (362 miles), about 7 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Madrid, Algiers lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Spain into Algeria. The halfway point is at 38.6234°, -0.2204°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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 Madrid from Algiers?

By road it is 583 km (362 miles) from Madrid to Algiers; in a straight line it is 719 km (447 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Algiers?

About 7 h 59 min on the fastest route (583 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Algiers from Madrid?

Algiers is to the south-east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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.