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Distance from Málaga to Bilbao

Straight line

738 km
458 mi · 398 NM

By road

924 km
574 mi

Travel time

10 h 23 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Bilbao?

Málaga (Spain) and Bilbao (Spain) are quite far apart: 738 km in a straight line, that is 458 miles or 398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Bilbao is 924 km (574 miles), about 10 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Málaga, Bilbao lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 39.9938°, -3.7087°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Bilbao?

By road it is 924 km (574 miles) from Málaga to Bilbao; in a straight line it is 738 km (458 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Bilbao?

About 10 h 23 min on the fastest route (924 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bilbao from Málaga?

Bilbao is to the north of Málaga, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Málaga to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.