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Distance from Magdeburg to Malmö

Straight line

397 km
247 mi · 215 NM

By road

782 km
486 mi

Travel time

8 h 9 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNE 13°
initial bearing

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How far is Magdeburg from Malmö?

Magdeburg (Germany) and Malmö (Sweden) are a medium distance apart: 397 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Magdeburg to Malmö is 782 km (486 miles), about 8 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 97% longer than the straight line.

From Magdeburg, Malmö lies to the north (initial bearing 13°). The route crosses from Germany into Sweden. The halfway point is at 53.8688°, 12.2864°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Magdeburg from Malmö?

By road it is 782 km (486 miles) from Magdeburg to Malmö; in a straight line it is 397 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Magdeburg to Malmö?

About 8 h 9 min on the fastest route (782 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malmö from Magdeburg?

Malmö is to the north of Magdeburg, at an initial bearing of 13°.

How long is the flight from Magdeburg to Malmö?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.