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Distance from Bochum to Nürnberg

Straight line

355 km
221 mi · 192 NM

By road

449 km
279 mi

Travel time

4 h 33 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Nürnberg?

Bochum (Germany) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 355 km in a straight line, that is 221 miles or 192 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Nürnberg is 449 km (279 miles), about 4 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Nürnberg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4839°, 9.1884°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 449 km (279 miles) from Bochum to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 355 km (221 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Nürnberg?

About 4 h 33 min on the fastest route (449 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Bochum?

Nürnberg is to the south-east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.