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How far is Melilla from Gibraltar?

The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Melilla (Melilla Airport) is 147 miles / 237 kilometers / 128 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gibraltar (GIB) to Melilla (MLN) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 20 minutes.

Gibraltar International Airport – Melilla Airport

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Distance from Gibraltar to Melilla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gibraltar to Melilla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 147.366 miles
  • 237.162 kilometers
  • 128.057 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 147.142 miles
  • 236.802 kilometers
  • 127.863 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Gibraltar to Melilla?

The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Melilla Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gibraltar and Melilla?

There is no time difference between Gibraltar and Melilla.

Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Melilla Airport (MLN)

On average, flying from Gibraltar to Melilla generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gibraltar to Melilla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Melilla Airport (MLN).

Airport information

Origin Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W
Destination Melilla Airport
City: Melilla
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MLN
ICAO Code: GEML
Coordinates: 35°16′47″N, 2°57′22″W