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Distance from Bangkok to Essen

Straight line

9,063 km
5,632 mi · 4,894 NM

By road

11,984 km
7,447 mi

Travel time

142 h 25 min
flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Essen?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,063 km in a straight line, that is 5,632 miles or 4,894 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bangkok to Essen is 11,984 km (7,447 miles), about 142 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Bangkok, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Thailand into Germany. The halfway point is at 42.2799°, 66.8248°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Bangkok from Essen?

By road it is 11,984 km (7,447 miles) from Bangkok to Essen; in a straight line it is 9,063 km (5,632 miles).

How long is the drive from Bangkok to Essen?

About 142 h 25 min on the fastest route (11,984 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Bangkok?

Essen is to the north-west of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.