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Distance from Braunschweig to Aachen

Straight line

350 km
217 mi · 189 NM

By road

417 km
259 mi

Travel time

4 h 7 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

WSW 243°
initial bearing

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How far is Braunschweig from Aachen?

Braunschweig (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 350 km in a straight line, that is 217 miles or 189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Braunschweig to Aachen is 417 km (259 miles), about 4 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Braunschweig, Aachen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5423°, 8.2687°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Braunschweig from Aachen?

By road it is 417 km (259 miles) from Braunschweig to Aachen; in a straight line it is 350 km (217 miles).

How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Aachen?

About 4 h 7 min on the fastest route (417 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Braunschweig?

Aachen is to the south-west of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 243°.

How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.