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Distance from Magdeburg to Dortmund

Straight line

295 km
183 mi · 159 NM

By road

355 km
221 mi

Travel time

3 h 27 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Magdeburg from Dortmund?

Magdeburg (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 295 km in a straight line, that is 183 miles or 159 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Magdeburg to Dortmund is 355 km (221 miles), about 3 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Magdeburg, Dortmund lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8397°, 9.5334°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Dortmund?

By road it is 355 km (221 miles) from Magdeburg to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 295 km (183 miles).

How long is the drive from Magdeburg to Dortmund?

About 3 h 27 min on the fastest route (355 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Magdeburg?

Dortmund is to the west of Magdeburg, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Magdeburg to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.