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Distance from Bochum to Chemnitz

Straight line

406 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

479 km
298 mi

Travel time

5 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Chemnitz?

Bochum (Germany) and Chemnitz (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 406 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Chemnitz is 479 km (298 miles), about 5 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Chemnitz lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1935°, 10.0929°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Bochum from Chemnitz?

By road it is 479 km (298 miles) from Bochum to Chemnitz; in a straight line it is 406 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Chemnitz?

About 5 h 1 min on the fastest route (479 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chemnitz from Bochum?

Chemnitz is to the east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Chemnitz?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.