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Distance from Berlin to Bochum

Straight line

441 km
274 mi · 238 NM

By road

517 km
321 mi

Travel time

5 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Bochum?

Berlin (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 441 km in a straight line, that is 274 miles or 238 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Bochum is 517 km (321 miles), about 5 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Bochum lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0436°, 10.2774°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Berlin from Bochum?

By road it is 517 km (321 miles) from Berlin to Bochum; in a straight line it is 441 km (274 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Bochum?

About 5 h 8 min on the fastest route (517 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bochum from Berlin?

Bochum is to the west of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.