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Distance from Essen to The Hague

Straight line

200 km
124 mi · 108 NM

By road

226 km
141 mi

Travel time

2 h 47 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from The Hague?

Essen (Germany) and The Hague (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 200 km in a straight line, that is 124 miles or 108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to The Hague is 226 km (141 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, The Hague lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from Germany into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.7744°, 5.6648°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 The Hague?

By road it is 226 km (141 miles) from Essen to The Hague; in a straight line it is 200 km (124 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to The Hague?

About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (226 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is The Hague from Essen?

The Hague is to the west of Essen, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Essen to The Hague?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.