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Distance from Århus to Copenhagen

Straight line

157 km
97 mi · 85 NM

By road

304 km
189 mi

Travel time

3 h 23 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Århus from Copenhagen?

Århus (Denmark) and Copenhagen (Denmark) are a medium distance apart: 157 km in a straight line, that is 97 miles or 85 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Århus to Copenhagen is 304 km (189 miles), about 3 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 94% longer than the straight line.

From Århus, Copenhagen lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). Both cities are in Denmark. The halfway point is at 55.9220°, 11.3954°.

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 Århus from Copenhagen?

By road it is 304 km (189 miles) from Århus to Copenhagen; in a straight line it is 157 km (97 miles).

How long is the drive from Århus to Copenhagen?

About 3 h 23 min on the fastest route (304 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Copenhagen from Århus?

Copenhagen is to the east of Århus, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Århus to Copenhagen?

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.