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Distance from Linz to Erfurt

Straight line

379 km
235 mi · 205 NM

By road

549 km
341 mi

Travel time

5 h 38 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Erfurt?

Linz (Austria) and Erfurt (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 379 km in a straight line, that is 235 miles or 205 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Linz to Erfurt is 549 km (341 miles), about 5 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Linz, Erfurt lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Austria into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.6539°, 12.7041°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Linz from Erfurt?

By road it is 549 km (341 miles) from Linz to Erfurt; in a straight line it is 379 km (235 miles).

How long is the drive from Linz to Erfurt?

About 5 h 38 min on the fastest route (549 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erfurt from Linz?

Erfurt is to the north-west of Linz, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Linz to Erfurt?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.