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Distance from Hamburg to Göteborg

Straight line

479 km
298 mi · 259 NM

By road

778 km
483 mi

Travel time

8 h 33 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Göteborg?

Hamburg (Germany) and Göteborg (Sweden) are a medium distance apart: 479 km in a straight line, that is 298 miles or 259 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Göteborg is 778 km (483 miles), about 8 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Göteborg lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from Germany into Sweden. The halfway point is at 55.6329°, 10.9275°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Göteborg?

By road it is 778 km (483 miles) from Hamburg to Göteborg; in a straight line it is 479 km (298 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Göteborg?

About 8 h 33 min on the fastest route (778 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Göteborg from Hamburg?

Göteborg is to the north of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Göteborg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.