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Distance from Essen to Mumbai

Straight line

6,705 km
4,166 mi · 3,620 NM

By road

9,493 km
5,899 mi

Travel time

110 h 2 min
flight ≈ 8 h 53 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Mumbai?

Essen (Germany) and Mumbai (India) are very far apart: 6,705 km in a straight line, that is 4,166 miles or 3,620 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Mumbai is 9,493 km (5,899 miles), about 110 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Mumbai lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 39.8674°, 47.5239°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 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 Mumbai?

By road it is 9,493 km (5,899 miles) from Essen to Mumbai; in a straight line it is 6,705 km (4,166 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Mumbai?

About 110 h 2 min on the fastest route (9,493 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mumbai from Essen?

Mumbai is to the east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Mumbai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 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.