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Distance from Malmö to Göteborg

Straight line

242 km
151 mi · 131 NM

By road

273 km
170 mi

Travel time

3 h 14 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Göteborg?

Malmö (Sweden) and Göteborg (Sweden) are a medium distance apart: 242 km in a straight line, that is 151 miles or 131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malmö to Göteborg is 273 km (170 miles), about 3 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Malmö, Göteborg lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). Both cities are in Sweden. The halfway point is at 56.6576°, 12.4982°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Malmö from Göteborg?

By road it is 273 km (170 miles) from Malmö to Göteborg; in a straight line it is 242 km (151 miles).

How long is the drive from Malmö to Göteborg?

About 3 h 14 min on the fastest route (273 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Göteborg from Malmö?

Göteborg is to the north of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Göteborg?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.