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Distance from Dortmund to Aachen

Straight line

127 km
79 mi · 69 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Aachen?

Dortmund (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a short distance apart: 127 km in a straight line, that is 79 miles or 69 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Dortmund, Aachen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1478°, 6.7692°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Dortmund from Aachen?

The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Aachen is 127 km (79 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Aachen from Dortmund?

Aachen is to the south-west of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.