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Distance from Essen to Stuttgart

Straight line

335 km
208 mi · 181 NM

By road

427 km
265 mi

Travel time

4 h 21 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Stuttgart?

Essen (Germany) and Stuttgart (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 335 km in a straight line, that is 208 miles or 181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Stuttgart is 427 km (265 miles), about 4 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Stuttgart lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.1245°, 8.1249°.

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 Stuttgart?

By road it is 427 km (265 miles) from Essen to Stuttgart; in a straight line it is 335 km (208 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Stuttgart?

About 4 h 21 min on the fastest route (427 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Stuttgart from Essen?

Stuttgart is to the south-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Stuttgart?

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.