Tenerife, Spain → Madrid, Spain · ✈ 2h 44min · 🚗 29h 7min
968 nautical miles · Time difference: +1h ahead · Direction: northeast
The distance from Tenerife to Madrid 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 Tenerife, Spain to Madrid, 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.
Madrid is located northeast of Tenerife. Tenerife is in Europe, in the Canary Islands region of Spain, while Madrid is in Europe, in Community of Madrid, 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 Tenerife to Madrid. 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 Tenerife to Madrid 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.
Tenerife sits at 28.2916°N, 16.6291°W, while Madrid is located at 40.4168°N, 3.7038°W. The initial compass bearing from Tenerife to Madrid is 38° (NE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Tenerife heading roughly NE. 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 Tenerife and Madrid 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.
Madrid is roughly 1 hour ahead of Tenerife. When it is 09:00 in Tenerife, it is approximately 10:00 in Madrid. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Tenerife is a major city in Spain with a population of approximately 222,417. Located in the Canary Islands region, it is an important hub in Europe. Despite its smaller size, Tenerife plays an important regional role in Spain and attracts visitors year-round.
Madrid is a notable city in Spain with a population of approximately 3,223,334. Situated in the Community of Madrid region, it serves as a key destination in Europe. Madrid offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Spain.
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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 Tenerife and Madrid 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 Tenerife to Madrid 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.
Madrid is approximately +1h ahead compared to Tenerife.
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.