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Distance from Hamburg to Freiburg

Straight line

636 km
395 mi · 343 NM

By road

742 km
461 mi

Travel time

7 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 18 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Freiburg?

Hamburg (Germany) and Freiburg (Germany) are quite far apart: 636 km in a straight line, that is 395 miles or 343 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Freiburg is 742 km (461 miles), about 7 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Freiburg lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.7782°, 8.8590°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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 Freiburg?

By road it is 742 km (461 miles) from Hamburg to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 636 km (395 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Freiburg?

About 7 h 13 min on the fastest route (742 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Freiburg from Hamburg?

Freiburg is to the south of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Freiburg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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.