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Distance from Málaga to Istanbul

Straight line

2,917 km
1,812 mi · 1,575 NM

By road

3,884 km
2,414 mi

Travel time

40 h 35 min
flight ≈ 4 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Istanbul?

Málaga (Spain) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 2,917 km in a straight line, that is 1,812 miles or 1,575 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Istanbul is 3,884 km (2,414 miles), about 40 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Málaga, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Spain into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.0751°, 11.7458°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 9 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 Istanbul?

By road it is 3,884 km (2,414 miles) from Málaga to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,917 km (1,812 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Istanbul?

About 40 h 35 min on the fastest route (3,884 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Málaga?

Istanbul is to the east of Málaga, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Málaga to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 9 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.