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Distance from Magdeburg to Aachen

Straight line

414 km
257 mi · 223 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Magdeburg from Aachen?

Magdeburg (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 414 km in a straight line, that is 257 miles or 223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Magdeburg, Aachen lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4849°, 8.8152°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Magdeburg from Aachen?

The straight-line distance between Magdeburg and Aachen is 414 km (257 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Aachen from Magdeburg?

Aachen is to the west of Magdeburg, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Magdeburg to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.