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Distance from Chemnitz to Erfurt

Straight line

134 km
83 mi · 73 NM

By road

151 km
94 mi

Travel time

1 h 45 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Erfurt?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Erfurt (Germany) are a short distance apart: 134 km in a straight line, that is 83 miles or 73 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Erfurt is 151 km (94 miles), about 1 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Erfurt lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.9110°, 11.9825°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Erfurt?

By road it is 151 km (94 miles) from Chemnitz to Erfurt; in a straight line it is 134 km (83 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Erfurt?

About 1 h 45 min on the fastest route (151 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erfurt from Chemnitz?

Erfurt is to the west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Erfurt?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.