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Distance from Erfurt to Bremen

Straight line

279 km
173 mi · 151 NM

By road

365 km
227 mi

Travel time

3 h 56 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Bremen?

Erfurt (Germany) and Bremen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 279 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Bremen is 365 km (227 miles), about 3 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Bremen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0325°, 9.9461°.

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 Erfurt from Bremen?

By road it is 365 km (227 miles) from Erfurt to Bremen; in a straight line it is 279 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Bremen?

About 3 h 56 min on the fastest route (365 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bremen from Erfurt?

Bremen is to the north-west of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Bremen?

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.