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Distance from Dortmund to Bremen

Straight line

196 km
122 mi · 106 NM

By road

234 km
146 mi

Travel time

2 h 24 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Bremen?

Dortmund (Germany) and Bremen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 196 km in a straight line, that is 122 miles or 106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Bremen is 234 km (146 miles), about 2 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Bremen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.2973°, 8.1248°.

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 Dortmund from Bremen?

By road it is 234 km (146 miles) from Dortmund to Bremen; in a straight line it is 196 km (122 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Bremen?

About 2 h 24 min on the fastest route (234 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bremen from Dortmund?

Bremen is to the north-east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 27°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Bremen?

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.