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Distance from Hamburg to Dortmund

Straight line

284 km
177 mi · 153 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SW 218°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Dortmund?

Hamburg (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 284 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Hamburg, Dortmund lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.5396°, 8.7002°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Hamburg from Dortmund?

The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Dortmund is 284 km (177 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dortmund from Hamburg?

Dortmund is to the south-west of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 218°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.