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Distance from Chemnitz to Linz

Straight line

298 km
185 mi · 161 NM

By road

406 km
252 mi

Travel time

4 h 56 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Linz?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Linz (Austria) are a medium distance apart: 298 km in a straight line, that is 185 miles or 161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Linz is 406 km (252 miles), about 4 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Linz lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from Germany into Austria. The halfway point is at 49.5730°, 13.6252°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Linz?

By road it is 406 km (252 miles) from Chemnitz to Linz; in a straight line it is 298 km (185 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Linz?

About 4 h 56 min on the fastest route (406 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Linz from Chemnitz?

Linz is to the south of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Linz?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.