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Distance from Hamburg to Nürnberg

Straight line

462 km
287 mi · 249 NM

By road

605 km
376 mi

Travel time

6 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Nürnberg?

Hamburg (Germany) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 462 km in a straight line, that is 287 miles or 249 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Nürnberg is 605 km (376 miles), about 6 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Nürnberg lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5037°, 10.5597°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 605 km (376 miles) from Hamburg to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 462 km (287 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Nürnberg?

About 6 h 1 min on the fastest route (605 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Hamburg?

Nürnberg is to the south of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.