Madrid to Berlin: Exactly 1,869 km (1,161 mi)

Madrid, Spain → Berlin, Germany

1,869
Kilometers
1,161
Miles
~2h 50min
Flight time (est.)
~2,430 km
Rough road-length estimate

1,009 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Madrid to Berlin is 1,869 km (1,161 miles). Berlin lies roughly northeast of Madrid; the initial great-circle bearing is 38° (NE). It is an international route from Spain to Germany.

Coordinates & Bearing

Madrid (Community of Madrid, Spain) sits at 40.4168°N, 3.7038°W; Berlin (Brandenburg, Germany) is at 52.5200°N, 13.4050°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 38° (NE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Madrid to Berlin

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 50min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~2,430 km · ~30h 23min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Madrid to Berlin: about 2,430 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 Madrid and Berlin lies at approximately 46.7843°N, 3.8889°E — the position that is an equal 935 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

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

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Spanish in Madrid to German in Berlin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Madrid from Berlin?

The straight-line distance from Madrid to Berlin is approximately 1,869 km (1,161 miles, 1,009 nautical miles).

What direction is Berlin from Madrid?

Berlin lies roughly northeast of Madrid; the initial great-circle bearing is 38° (NE).

How long does it take to fly from Madrid to Berlin?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 50min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Madrid to Berlin?

Rough road-length estimate for Madrid to Berlin: about 2,430 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 Madrid and Berlin?

Madrid (Europe/Madrid) and Berlin (Europe/Berlin) 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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