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Distance from Dortmund to Hamburg

Straight line

284 km
177 mi · 153 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Hamburg?

Dortmund (Germany) and Hamburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 284 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Dortmund, Hamburg lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.5396°, 8.7002°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Hamburg?

The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Hamburg is 284 km (177 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Hamburg from Dortmund?

Hamburg is to the north-east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Hamburg?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.