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Distance from Chemnitz to Nürnberg

Straight line

203 km
126 mi · 110 NM

By road

239 km
148 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Nürnberg?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 203 km in a straight line, that is 126 miles or 110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Nürnberg is 239 km (148 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Nürnberg lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.1486°, 11.9900°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 239 km (148 miles) from Chemnitz to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 203 km (126 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Nürnberg?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (239 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Chemnitz?

Nürnberg is to the south-west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.