Distance from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
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How far is Amsterdam from Rotterdam?
Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are a short distance apart: 57.6 km in a straight line, that is 35.8 miles or 31.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Amsterdam to Rotterdam is 74.1 km (46.0 miles), about 1 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.
From Amsterdam, Rotterdam lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). Both cities are in Netherlands. The halfway point is at 52.1484°, 4.6834°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Gent 168 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
Other distances from Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Rotterdam?
By road it is 74.1 km (46.0 miles) from Amsterdam to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 57.6 km (35.8 miles).
How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
About 1 h 7 min on the fastest route (74.1 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Rotterdam from Amsterdam?
Rotterdam is to the south-west of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 209°.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
A direct flight would take about 34 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.