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Distance from Essen to Santiago

Straight line

12,063 km
7,496 mi · 6,514 NM

By road

2,473 km
1,537 mi

Travel time

26 h 48 min
flight ≈ 15 h 35 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Santiago?

Essen (Germany) and Santiago (Chile) are very far apart: 12,063 km in a straight line, that is 7,496 miles or 6,514 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Santiago is 2,473 km (1,537 miles), about 26 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Essen, Santiago lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Germany into Chile. The halfway point is at 11.4169°, -38.4707°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 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 Santiago?

By road it is 2,473 km (1,537 miles) from Essen to Santiago; in a straight line it is 12,063 km (7,496 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Santiago?

About 26 h 48 min on the fastest route (2,473 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Santiago from Essen?

Santiago is to the south-west of Essen, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 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.