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Distance from Essen to Duisburg

Straight line

17.4 km
10.8 mi · 9.4 NM

By road

22.7 km
14.1 mi

Travel time

22 min
by car

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Duisburg?

Essen (Germany) and Duisburg (Germany) are very close to each other: 17.4 km in a straight line, that is 10.8 miles or 9.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Duisburg is 22.7 km (14.1 miles), about 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Duisburg lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4446°, 6.8887°.

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 Essen from Duisburg?

By road it is 22.7 km (14.1 miles) from Essen to Duisburg; in a straight line it is 17.4 km (10.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Duisburg?

About 22 min on the fastest route (22.7 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Duisburg from Essen?

Duisburg is to the west of Essen, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Duisburg?

A direct flight would take about 31 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.