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Distance from Chemnitz to Dortmund

Straight line

389 km
242 mi · 210 NM

By road

453 km
281 mi

Travel time

4 h 52 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Dortmund?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 389 km in a straight line, that is 242 miles or 210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Dortmund is 453 km (281 miles), about 4 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Dortmund lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2071°, 10.2177°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Chemnitz from Dortmund?

By road it is 453 km (281 miles) from Chemnitz to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 389 km (242 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Dortmund?

About 4 h 52 min on the fastest route (453 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Chemnitz?

Dortmund is to the west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.