Distance from Bochum to Dortmund
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How far is Bochum from Dortmund?
Bochum (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are very close to each other: 17.7 km in a straight line, that is 11.0 miles or 9.6 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Bochum, Dortmund lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4984°, 7.3412°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Bochum
- Bochum – Gelsenkirchen 9 km
- Bochum – Essen 14 km
- Bochum – Oberhausen 25 km
- Bochum – Wuppertal 26 km
- Bochum – Duisburg 32 km
- Bochum – Düsseldorf 42 km
- Bochum – Krefeld 49 km
- Bochum – Münster 60 km
Other distances from Dortmund
- Dortmund – Gelsenkirchen 26 km
- Dortmund – Essen 32 km
- Dortmund – Wuppertal 36 km
- Dortmund – Oberhausen 42 km
- Dortmund – Duisburg 49 km
- Dortmund – Münster 51 km
- Dortmund – Düsseldorf 58 km
- Dortmund – Krefeld 66 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Dortmund?
The straight-line distance between Bochum and Dortmund is 17.7 km (11.0 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Dortmund from Bochum?
Dortmund is to the east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 78°.
How long is the flight from Bochum to Dortmund?
A direct flight would take about 31 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.