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Distance from Chemnitz to Magdeburg

Straight line

170 km
105 mi · 92 NM

By road

219 km
136 mi

Travel time

2 h 16 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Magdeburg?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 170 km in a straight line, that is 105 miles or 92 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Magdeburg is 219 km (136 miles), about 2 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Magdeburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4835°, 12.2884°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 219 km (136 miles) from Chemnitz to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 170 km (105 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Magdeburg?

About 2 h 16 min on the fastest route (219 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Chemnitz?

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

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.