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Distance from Aachen to Strasbourg

Straight line

272 km
169 mi · 147 NM

By road

398 km
248 mi

Travel time

4 h 5 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Strasbourg?

Aachen (Germany) and Strasbourg (France) are a medium distance apart: 272 km in a straight line, that is 169 miles or 147 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Strasbourg is 398 km (248 miles), about 4 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Strasbourg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from Germany into France. The halfway point is at 49.6833°, 6.9332°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Strasbourg?

By road it is 398 km (248 miles) from Aachen to Strasbourg; in a straight line it is 272 km (169 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Strasbourg?

About 4 h 5 min on the fastest route (398 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Strasbourg from Aachen?

Strasbourg is to the south-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Strasbourg?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.