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Distance from Aachen to Magdeburg

Straight line

414 km
257 mi · 223 NM

By road

497 km
309 mi

Travel time

4 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Magdeburg?

Aachen (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 414 km in a straight line, that is 257 miles or 223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Magdeburg is 497 km (309 miles), about 4 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Magdeburg lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4849°, 8.8152°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Magdeburg?

By road it is 497 km (309 miles) from Aachen to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 414 km (257 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Magdeburg?

About 4 h 52 min on the fastest route (497 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Aachen?

Magdeburg is to the north-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.