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Distance from Augsburg to Erfurt

Straight line

290 km
180 mi · 157 NM

By road

381 km
236 mi

Travel time

4 h 18 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Augsburg from Erfurt?

Augsburg (Germany) and Erfurt (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 290 km in a straight line, that is 180 miles or 157 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Augsburg to Erfurt is 381 km (236 miles), about 4 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Augsburg, Erfurt lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.6751°, 10.9639°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Augsburg from Erfurt?

By road it is 381 km (236 miles) from Augsburg to Erfurt; in a straight line it is 290 km (180 miles).

How long is the drive from Augsburg to Erfurt?

About 4 h 18 min on the fastest route (381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erfurt from Augsburg?

Erfurt is to the north of Augsburg, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Augsburg to Erfurt?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.