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Distance from Málaga to Alicante

Straight line

392 km
244 mi · 212 NM

By road

475 km
295 mi

Travel time

5 h 28 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Alicante?

Málaga (Spain) and Alicante (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 392 km in a straight line, that is 244 miles or 212 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Alicante is 475 km (295 miles), about 5 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Málaga, Alicante lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 37.5490°, -2.4724°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Málaga from Alicante?

By road it is 475 km (295 miles) from Málaga to Alicante; in a straight line it is 392 km (244 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Alicante?

About 5 h 28 min on the fastest route (475 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alicante from Málaga?

Alicante is to the north-east of Málaga, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Málaga to Alicante?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.