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Distance from Málaga to Cartagena

Straight line

320 km
199 mi · 173 NM

By road

390 km
243 mi

Travel time

4 h 34 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Cartagena?

Málaga (Spain) and Cartagena (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 320 km in a straight line, that is 199 miles or 173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Cartagena is 390 km (243 miles), about 4 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Málaga, Cartagena lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 37.1750°, -2.7133°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Cartagena?

By road it is 390 km (243 miles) from Málaga to Cartagena; in a straight line it is 320 km (199 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Cartagena?

About 4 h 34 min on the fastest route (390 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cartagena from Málaga?

Cartagena is to the east of Málaga, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Málaga to Cartagena?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.