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Distance from Aachen to Utrecht

Straight line

161 km
100 mi · 87 NM

By road

197 km
122 mi

Travel time

2 h 35 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Utrecht?

Aachen (Germany) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 161 km in a straight line, that is 100 miles or 87 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Utrecht is 197 km (122 miles), about 2 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Utrecht lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Germany into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.4347°, 5.6097°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Utrecht?

By road it is 197 km (122 miles) from Aachen to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 161 km (100 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Utrecht?

About 2 h 35 min on the fastest route (197 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Utrecht from Aachen?

Utrecht is to the north-west of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Utrecht?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.