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Distance from Chemnitz to Bochum

Straight line

406 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

484 km
300 mi

Travel time

5 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Bochum?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 406 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Bochum is 484 km (300 miles), about 5 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Bochum lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1935°, 10.0929°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Chemnitz from Bochum?

By road it is 484 km (300 miles) from Chemnitz to Bochum; in a straight line it is 406 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Bochum?

About 5 h 8 min on the fastest route (484 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bochum from Chemnitz?

Bochum is to the west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.