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Distance from Antwerpen to Essen

Straight line

184 km
114 mi · 99 NM

By road

198 km
123 mi

Travel time

2 h 26 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Antwerpen from Essen?

Antwerpen (Belgium) and Essen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 184 km in a straight line, that is 114 miles or 99 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Antwerpen to Essen is 198 km (123 miles), about 2 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Antwerpen, Essen lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3458°, 5.7029°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Antwerpen from Essen?

By road it is 198 km (123 miles) from Antwerpen to Essen; in a straight line it is 184 km (114 miles).

How long is the drive from Antwerpen to Essen?

About 2 h 26 min on the fastest route (198 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Antwerpen?

Essen is to the east of Antwerpen, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Antwerpen to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.