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Distance from Bochum to Freiburg

Straight line

390 km
243 mi · 211 NM

By road

496 km
308 mi

Travel time

4 h 58 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

S 173°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Freiburg?

Bochum (Germany) and Freiburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 390 km in a straight line, that is 243 miles or 211 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Freiburg is 496 km (308 miles), about 4 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Freiburg lies to the south (initial bearing 173°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.7392°, 7.5458°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Freiburg?

By road it is 496 km (308 miles) from Bochum to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 390 km (243 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Freiburg?

About 4 h 58 min on the fastest route (496 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Freiburg from Bochum?

Freiburg is to the south of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 173°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Freiburg?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.