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Distance from Madrid to Palma

Straight line

551 km
342 mi · 297 NM

By road

880 km
547 mi

Travel time

14 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Palma?

Madrid (Spain) and Palma (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 551 km in a straight line, that is 342 miles or 297 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Palma is 880 km (547 miles), about 14 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Palma lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 40.0363°, -0.5064°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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 Palma?

By road it is 880 km (547 miles) from Madrid to Palma; in a straight line it is 551 km (342 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Palma?

About 14 h 8 min on the fastest route (880 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palma from Madrid?

Palma is to the east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Palma?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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.