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Distance from Hamburg to Münster

Straight line

238 km
148 mi · 129 NM

By road

281 km
175 mi

Travel time

2 h 47 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SW 223°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Münster?

Hamburg (Germany) and Münster (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 238 km in a straight line, that is 148 miles or 129 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Münster is 281 km (175 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Münster lies to the south-west (initial bearing 223°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7624°, 8.7878°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Münster?

By road it is 281 km (175 miles) from Hamburg to Münster; in a straight line it is 238 km (148 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Münster?

About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (281 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Münster from Hamburg?

Münster is to the south-west of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 223°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Münster?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.