Madrid, Spain → Tenerife, Spain · ✈ 2h 44min · 🚗 29h 7min
968 nautical miles · Time difference: -1h behind · Direction: southwest
The distance from Madrid to Tenerife is 1,792 km (1,113 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 2h 44min.
The straight-line distance from Madrid, Spain to Tenerife, Spain is approximately 1,792 kilometers (1,113 miles or 968 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Tenerife is located southwest of Madrid. Madrid is in Europe, in the Community of Madrid region of Spain, while Tenerife is in Europe, in Canary Islands, Spain. Both cities are in Europe.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,792 km | ~2h 44min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~2,330 km | ~29h 7min | Long journey, consider stops |
| 🚂 Regular Train | ~2,150 km | ~17h 55min | Scenic but slow |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Madrid to Tenerife. For 1,792 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 2,330 km, fuel costs for driving from Madrid to Tenerife are approximately $186–$350 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Madrid sits at 40.4168°N, 3.7038°W, while Tenerife is located at 28.2916°N, 16.6291°W. The initial compass bearing from Madrid to Tenerife is 225° (SW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Madrid heading roughly SW. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 12.13° and the longitude difference is 12.93°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Madrid and Tenerife is approximately 34.5237°N, 10.6376°W. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 896 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Tenerife is roughly 1 hour behind Madrid. When it is 09:00 in Madrid, it is approximately 08:00 in Tenerife. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Madrid is a major city in Spain with a population of approximately 3,223,334. Located in the Community of Madrid region, it is an important hub in Europe. Madrid is a significant metropolitan area in Spain with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Tenerife is a notable city in Spain with a population of approximately 222,417. Situated in the Canary Islands region, it serves as a key destination in Europe. Tenerife is a popular destination in the Canary Islands region of Spain, known for its unique character and attractions.
1,792 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 1,792 km between Madrid and Tenerife means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 6.0 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 2h 44min.
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Tenerife is approximately 1,792 kilometers (1,113 miles, 968 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 2h 44min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 29h 7min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Tenerife is approximately -1h behind compared to Madrid.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,330 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,792 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.