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Distance from Málaga to Barcelona

Straight line

770 km
478 mi · 416 NM

By road

960 km
596 mi

Travel time

10 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Barcelona?

Málaga (Spain) and Barcelona (Spain) are quite far apart: 770 km in a straight line, that is 478 miles or 416 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Barcelona is 960 km (596 miles), about 10 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Málaga, Barcelona lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 39.1007°, -1.2396°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Barcelona?

By road it is 960 km (596 miles) from Málaga to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 770 km (478 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Barcelona?

About 10 h 41 min on the fastest route (960 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Málaga?

Barcelona is to the north-east of Málaga, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Málaga to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.