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Distance from Magdeburg to Bremen

Straight line

218 km
136 mi · 118 NM

By road

252 km
157 mi

Travel time

2 h 32 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Magdeburg from Bremen?

Magdeburg (Germany) and Bremen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 218 km in a straight line, that is 136 miles or 118 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Magdeburg to Bremen is 252 km (157 miles), about 2 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Magdeburg, Bremen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.6102°, 10.2334°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Bremen?

By road it is 252 km (157 miles) from Magdeburg to Bremen; in a straight line it is 218 km (136 miles).

How long is the drive from Magdeburg to Bremen?

About 2 h 32 min on the fastest route (252 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bremen from Magdeburg?

Bremen is to the north-west of Magdeburg, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Magdeburg to Bremen?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.