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Distance from Erfurt to Münster

Straight line

261 km
162 mi · 141 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Münster?

Erfurt (Germany) and Münster (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 261 km in a straight line, that is 162 miles or 141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Erfurt, Münster lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4829°, 9.3476°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Münster?

The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Münster is 261 km (162 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Münster from Erfurt?

Münster is to the north-west of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Münster?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.