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Distance from Dortmund to Berlin

Straight line

423 km
263 mi · 228 NM

By road

495 km
308 mi

Travel time

5 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Berlin?

Dortmund (Germany) and Berlin (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 423 km in a straight line, that is 263 miles or 228 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Berlin is 495 km (308 miles), about 5 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Berlin lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0571°, 10.4047°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Berlin?

By road it is 495 km (308 miles) from Dortmund to Berlin; in a straight line it is 423 km (263 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Berlin?

About 5 h 1 min on the fastest route (495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from Dortmund?

Berlin is to the east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.