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Distance from Bremen to Erfurt

Straight line

279 km
173 mi · 151 NM

By road

363 km
226 mi

Travel time

3 h 56 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SE 146°
initial bearing

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How far is Bremen from Erfurt?

Bremen (Germany) and Erfurt (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 279 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bremen to Erfurt is 363 km (226 miles), about 3 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Bremen, Erfurt lies to the south-east (initial bearing 146°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0325°, 9.9461°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Erfurt?

By road it is 363 km (226 miles) from Bremen to Erfurt; in a straight line it is 279 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Bremen to Erfurt?

About 3 h 56 min on the fastest route (363 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erfurt from Bremen?

Erfurt is to the south-east of Bremen, at an initial bearing of 146°.

How long is the flight from Bremen to Erfurt?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.