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Distance from Chemnitz to Hamburg

Straight line

363 km
225 mi · 196 NM

By road

488 km
303 mi

Travel time

4 h 54 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Hamburg?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Hamburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 363 km in a straight line, that is 225 miles or 196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Hamburg is 488 km (303 miles), about 4 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Hamburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.2023°, 11.5060°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Hamburg?

By road it is 488 km (303 miles) from Chemnitz to Hamburg; in a straight line it is 363 km (225 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Hamburg?

About 4 h 54 min on the fastest route (488 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hamburg from Chemnitz?

Hamburg is to the north-west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Hamburg?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.