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Distance from Aachen to Munich

Straight line

494 km
307 mi · 267 NM

By road

644 km
400 mi

Travel time

6 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

SE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Munich?

Aachen (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 494 km in a straight line, that is 307 miles or 267 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Munich is 644 km (400 miles), about 6 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Munich lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.4895°, 8.9035°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Munich?

By road it is 644 km (400 miles) from Aachen to Munich; in a straight line it is 494 km (307 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Munich?

About 6 h 19 min on the fastest route (644 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Aachen?

Munich is to the south-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.