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Distance from Bremen to Magdeburg

Straight line

218 km
136 mi · 118 NM

By road

252 km
156 mi

Travel time

2 h 32 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

ESE 118°
initial bearing

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How far is Bremen from Magdeburg?

Bremen (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 218 km in a straight line, that is 136 miles or 118 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bremen to Magdeburg is 252 km (156 miles), about 2 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Bremen, Magdeburg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.6102°, 10.2334°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 252 km (156 miles) from Bremen to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 218 km (136 miles).

How long is the drive from Bremen to Magdeburg?

About 2 h 32 min on the fastest route (252 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Bremen?

Magdeburg is to the south-east of Bremen, at an initial bearing of 118°.

How long is the flight from Bremen to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.