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Distance from Göteborg to Copenhagen

Straight line

229 km
142 mi · 124 NM

By road

317 km
197 mi

Travel time

3 h 48 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Copenhagen?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark) are a medium distance apart: 229 km in a straight line, that is 142 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Copenhagen is 317 km (197 miles), about 3 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Göteborg, Copenhagen lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from Sweden into Denmark. The halfway point is at 56.6919°, 12.2742°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Göteborg from Copenhagen?

By road it is 317 km (197 miles) from Göteborg to Copenhagen; in a straight line it is 229 km (142 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Copenhagen?

About 3 h 48 min on the fastest route (317 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Copenhagen from Göteborg?

Copenhagen is to the south of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Copenhagen?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.