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Distance from Amsterdam to Utrecht

Straight line

35.3 km
21.9 mi · 19.1 NM

By road

44.5 km
27.6 mi

Travel time

51 min
by car

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Amsterdam from Utrecht?

Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are a short distance apart: 35.3 km in a straight line, that is 21.9 miles or 19.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amsterdam to Utrecht is 44.5 km (27.6 miles), about 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Amsterdam, Utrecht lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). Both cities are in Netherlands. The halfway point is at 52.2325°, 5.0063°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amsterdam from Utrecht?

By road it is 44.5 km (27.6 miles) from Amsterdam to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 35.3 km (21.9 miles).

How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

About 51 min on the fastest route (44.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Utrecht from Amsterdam?

Utrecht is to the south-east of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.