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Distance from Essen to Wiesbaden

Straight line

176 km
109 mi · 95 NM

By road

225 km
140 mi

Travel time

2 h 23 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SSE 150°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Wiesbaden?

Essen (Germany) and Wiesbaden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 176 km in a straight line, that is 109 miles or 95 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Wiesbaden is 225 km (140 miles), about 2 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Wiesbaden lies to the south-east (initial bearing 150°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.7712°, 7.6399°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Wiesbaden?

By road it is 225 km (140 miles) from Essen to Wiesbaden; in a straight line it is 176 km (109 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Wiesbaden?

About 2 h 23 min on the fastest route (225 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wiesbaden from Essen?

Wiesbaden is to the south-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 150°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Wiesbaden?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.