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Distance from Erfurt to Linz

Straight line

379 km
235 mi · 205 NM

By road

560 km
348 mi

Travel time

5 h 37 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Linz?

Erfurt (Germany) and Linz (Austria) are a medium distance apart: 379 km in a straight line, that is 235 miles or 205 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Linz is 560 km (348 miles), about 5 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Linz lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). The route crosses from Germany into Austria. The halfway point is at 49.6539°, 12.7041°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Linz?

By road it is 560 km (348 miles) from Erfurt to Linz; in a straight line it is 379 km (235 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Linz?

About 5 h 37 min on the fastest route (560 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Linz from Erfurt?

Linz is to the south-east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Linz?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.