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Distance from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe

Straight line

383 km
238 mi · 207 NM

By road

477 km
296 mi

Travel time

4 h 46 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Karlsruhe → Chemnitz

How far is Chemnitz from Karlsruhe?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Karlsruhe (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 383 km in a straight line, that is 238 miles or 207 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Karlsruhe is 477 km (296 miles), about 4 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Karlsruhe lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.9445°, 10.6240°.

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 Karlsruhe?

By road it is 477 km (296 miles) from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe; in a straight line it is 383 km (238 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe?

About 4 h 46 min on the fastest route (477 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karlsruhe from Chemnitz?

Karlsruhe is to the south-west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe?

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.