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Distance from Essen to Halle (Saale)

Straight line

345 km
214 mi · 186 NM

By road

416 km
258 mi

Travel time

4 h 14 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Halle (Saale)?

Essen (Germany) and Halle (Saale) (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 345 km in a straight line, that is 214 miles or 186 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Halle (Saale) is 416 km (258 miles), about 4 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Halle (Saale) lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4953°, 9.4952°.

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 Essen from Halle (Saale)?

By road it is 416 km (258 miles) from Essen to Halle (Saale); in a straight line it is 345 km (214 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Halle (Saale)?

About 4 h 14 min on the fastest route (416 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Halle (Saale) from Essen?

Halle (Saale) is to the east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Halle (Saale)?

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.