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Distance from Essen to Oberhausen

Straight line

10.7 km
6.6 mi · 5.8 NM

By road

14.7 km
9.1 mi

Travel time

17 min
by car

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Oberhausen?

Essen (Germany) and Oberhausen (Germany) are very close to each other: 10.7 km in a straight line, that is 6.6 miles or 5.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Oberhausen is 14.7 km (9.1 miles), about 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Oberhausen lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4673°, 6.9374°.

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 Oberhausen?

By road it is 14.7 km (9.1 miles) from Essen to Oberhausen; in a straight line it is 10.7 km (6.6 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Oberhausen?

About 17 min on the fastest route (14.7 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oberhausen from Essen?

Oberhausen is to the west of Essen, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Oberhausen?

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.