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Distance from Dortmund to Chemnitz

Straight line

389 km
242 mi · 210 NM

By road

454 km
282 mi

Travel time

4 h 49 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Chemnitz?

Dortmund (Germany) and Chemnitz (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 389 km in a straight line, that is 242 miles or 210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Chemnitz is 454 km (282 miles), about 4 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Chemnitz lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2071°, 10.2177°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Chemnitz?

By road it is 454 km (282 miles) from Dortmund to Chemnitz; in a straight line it is 389 km (242 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Chemnitz?

About 4 h 49 min on the fastest route (454 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chemnitz from Dortmund?

Chemnitz is to the east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Chemnitz?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.