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Distance from Malmö to Magdeburg

Straight line

397 km
247 mi · 215 NM

By road

782 km
486 mi

Travel time

8 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Magdeburg?

Malmö (Sweden) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 397 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malmö to Magdeburg is 782 km (486 miles), about 8 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 97% longer than the straight line.

From Malmö, Magdeburg lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Sweden into Germany. The halfway point is at 53.8688°, 12.2864°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 782 km (486 miles) from Malmö to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 397 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Malmö to Magdeburg?

About 8 h 4 min on the fastest route (782 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Malmö?

Magdeburg is to the south of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.