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Distance from Berlin to Magdeburg

Straight line

129 km
80 mi · 70 NM

By road

156 km
97 mi

Travel time

1 h 48 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Magdeburg?

Berlin (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a short distance apart: 129 km in a straight line, that is 80 miles or 70 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Magdeburg is 156 km (97 miles), about 1 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Magdeburg lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.3294°, 12.5159°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 156 km (97 miles) from Berlin to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 129 km (80 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Magdeburg?

About 1 h 48 min on the fastest route (156 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Berlin?

Magdeburg is to the west of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.