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Distance from Bochum to Dresden

Straight line

458 km
284 mi · 247 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Dresden?

Bochum (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 458 km in a straight line, that is 284 miles or 247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bochum, Dresden lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3116°, 10.4927°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Bochum from Dresden?

The straight-line distance between Bochum and Dresden is 458 km (284 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dresden from Bochum?

Dresden is to the east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.