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Distance from Antwerpen to Rotterdam

Straight line

78.3 km
48.7 mi · 42.3 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

N 4°
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How far is Antwerpen from Rotterdam?

Antwerpen (Belgium) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are a short distance apart: 78.3 km in a straight line, that is 48.7 miles or 42.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Antwerpen, Rotterdam lies to the north (initial bearing 4°). The route crosses from Belgium into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.5715°, 4.4394°.

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 Antwerpen from Rotterdam?

The straight-line distance between Antwerpen and Rotterdam is 78.3 km (48.7 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Antwerpen?

Rotterdam is to the north of Antwerpen, at an initial bearing of 4°.

How long is the flight from Antwerpen to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.