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Distance from Essen to Magdeburg

Straight line

327 km
203 mi · 177 NM

By road

390 km
242 mi

Travel time

3 h 52 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Magdeburg?

Essen (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 327 km in a straight line, that is 203 miles or 177 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Magdeburg is 390 km (242 miles), about 3 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Magdeburg lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8148°, 9.3035°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 390 km (242 miles) from Essen to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 327 km (203 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Magdeburg?

About 3 h 52 min on the fastest route (390 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Essen?

Magdeburg is to the east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.