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Distance from Brussels to Oberhausen

Straight line

189 km
118 mi · 102 NM

By road

243 km
151 mi

Travel time

2 h 47 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Oberhausen?

Brussels (Belgium) and Oberhausen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 189 km in a straight line, that is 118 miles or 102 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Oberhausen is 243 km (151 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Brussels, Oberhausen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1710°, 5.5971°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Brussels from Oberhausen?

By road it is 243 km (151 miles) from Brussels to Oberhausen; in a straight line it is 189 km (118 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Oberhausen?

About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (243 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oberhausen from Brussels?

Oberhausen is to the north-east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Oberhausen?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.