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Distance from Berlin to Dortmund

Straight line

423 km
263 mi · 228 NM

By road

494 km
307 mi

Travel time

4 h 56 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Dortmund?

Berlin (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 423 km in a straight line, that is 263 miles or 228 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Dortmund is 494 km (307 miles), about 4 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Dortmund lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0571°, 10.4047°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Dortmund?

By road it is 494 km (307 miles) from Berlin to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 423 km (263 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Dortmund?

About 4 h 56 min on the fastest route (494 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Berlin?

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

How long is the flight from Berlin to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.