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Distance from Málaga to Elche

Straight line

371 km
230 mi · 200 NM

By road

451 km
280 mi

Travel time

5 h 11 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Elche?

Málaga (Spain) and Elche (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 371 km in a straight line, that is 230 miles or 200 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Elche is 451 km (280 miles), about 5 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Málaga, Elche lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). Both cities are in Spain. The halfway point is at 37.5057°, -2.5799°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Elche?

By road it is 451 km (280 miles) from Málaga to Elche; in a straight line it is 371 km (230 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Elche?

About 5 h 11 min on the fastest route (451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Elche from Málaga?

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

How long is the flight from Málaga to Elche?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.