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Distance from Berlin to Hannover

Straight line

251 km
156 mi · 135 NM

By road

287 km
178 mi

Travel time

3 h 3 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Hannover?

Berlin (Germany) and Hannover (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 251 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Hannover is 287 km (178 miles), about 3 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Hannover lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.4617°, 11.5687°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Hannover?

By road it is 287 km (178 miles) from Berlin to Hannover; in a straight line it is 251 km (156 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Hannover?

About 3 h 3 min on the fastest route (287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hannover from Berlin?

Hannover is to the west of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Hannover?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.