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Distance from Malmö to Hamburg

Straight line

300 km
187 mi · 162 NM

By road

503 km
313 mi

Travel time

5 h 29 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Hamburg?

Malmö (Sweden) and Hamburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 300 km in a straight line, that is 187 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malmö to Hamburg is 503 km (313 miles), about 5 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Malmö, Hamburg lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Sweden into Germany. The halfway point is at 54.5876°, 11.4589°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Hamburg?

By road it is 503 km (313 miles) from Malmö to Hamburg; in a straight line it is 300 km (187 miles).

How long is the drive from Malmö to Hamburg?

About 5 h 29 min on the fastest route (503 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hamburg from Malmö?

Hamburg is to the south-west of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Hamburg?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.