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Distance from Dortmund to Wuppertal

Straight line

36.3 km
22.6 mi · 19.6 NM

By road

50.3 km
31.3 mi

Travel time

41 min
by car

Direction

SW 218°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Wuppertal?

Dortmund (Germany) and Wuppertal (Germany) are a short distance apart: 36.3 km in a straight line, that is 22.6 miles or 19.6 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Wuppertal is 50.3 km (31.3 miles), about 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Wuppertal lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3857°, 7.3066°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dortmund from Wuppertal?

By road it is 50.3 km (31.3 miles) from Dortmund to Wuppertal; in a straight line it is 36.3 km (22.6 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Wuppertal?

About 41 min on the fastest route (50.3 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuppertal from Dortmund?

Wuppertal is to the south-west of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 218°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Wuppertal?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.