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Distance from Erfurt to Aachen

Straight line

349 km
217 mi · 188 NM

By road

443 km
275 mi

Travel time

4 h 35 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Aachen?

Erfurt (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 349 km in a straight line, that is 217 miles or 188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Aachen is 443 km (275 miles), about 4 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Aachen lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.9038°, 8.5528°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Erfurt from Aachen?

By road it is 443 km (275 miles) from Erfurt to Aachen; in a straight line it is 349 km (217 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Aachen?

About 4 h 35 min on the fastest route (443 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Erfurt?

Aachen is to the west of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.