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Distance from Bochum to Munich

Straight line

486 km
302 mi · 263 NM

By road

620 km
385 mi

Travel time

6 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Munich?

Bochum (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 486 km in a straight line, that is 302 miles or 263 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Munich is 620 km (385 miles), about 6 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Munich lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.8300°, 9.4713°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Munich?

By road it is 620 km (385 miles) from Bochum to Munich; in a straight line it is 486 km (302 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Munich?

About 6 h 10 min on the fastest route (620 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Bochum?

Munich is to the south-east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.