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Distance from Bremen to Dortmund

Straight line

196 km
122 mi · 106 NM

By road

233 km
145 mi

Travel time

2 h 22 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Bremen from Dortmund?

Bremen (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 196 km in a straight line, that is 122 miles or 106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bremen to Dortmund is 233 km (145 miles), about 2 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Bremen, Dortmund lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.2973°, 8.1248°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Bremen from Dortmund?

By road it is 233 km (145 miles) from Bremen to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 196 km (122 miles).

How long is the drive from Bremen to Dortmund?

About 2 h 22 min on the fastest route (233 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Bremen?

Dortmund is to the south-west of Bremen, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Bremen to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.