Copenhagen to Malmo: Exactly 28 km (18 mi)

Copenhagen, Denmark → Malmo, Sweden

28
Kilometers
18
Miles
~32 min
Flight time (est.)
~37 km
Rough road-length estimate

15 nautical miles · Direction: nearby

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Copenhagen to Malmo is 28 km (18 miles). Malmo lies roughly east-southeast of Copenhagen; the initial great-circle bearing is 106° (ESE). It is an international route from Denmark to Sweden.

Coordinates & Bearing

Copenhagen (Capital Region, Denmark) sits at 55.6761°N, 12.5683°E; Malmo (Skåne, Sweden) is at 55.6059°N, 13.0007°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 106° (ESE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Copenhagen to Malmo

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~32 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~37 km · ~28 min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Copenhagen to Malmo: about 37 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Copenhagen and Malmo lies at approximately 55.6412°N, 12.7847°E — the position that is an equal 14 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Copenhagen (Europe/Copenhagen) and Malmo (Europe/Stockholm) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Copenhagen uses the Danish Krone (DKK), while Malmo uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). The primary language changes from Danish in Copenhagen to Swedish in Malmo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Copenhagen from Malmo?

The straight-line distance from Copenhagen to Malmo is approximately 28 km (18 miles, 15 nautical miles).

What direction is Malmo from Copenhagen?

Malmo lies roughly east-southeast of Copenhagen; the initial great-circle bearing is 106° (ESE).

How long does it take to fly from Copenhagen to Malmo?

Estimated flight time is about 32 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Copenhagen to Malmo?

Rough road-length estimate for Copenhagen to Malmo: about 37 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Copenhagen and Malmo?

Copenhagen (Europe/Copenhagen) and Malmo (Europe/Stockholm) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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