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Distance from Mannheim to Karlsruhe

Straight line

53.5 km
33.3 mi · 28.9 NM

By road

66.6 km
41.4 mi

Travel time

49 min
by car

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Mannheim from Karlsruhe?

Mannheim (Germany) and Karlsruhe (Germany) are a short distance apart: 53.5 km in a straight line, that is 33.3 miles or 28.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mannheim to Karlsruhe is 66.6 km (41.4 miles), about 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Mannheim, Karlsruhe lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.2492°, 8.4355°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mannheim from Karlsruhe?

By road it is 66.6 km (41.4 miles) from Mannheim to Karlsruhe; in a straight line it is 53.5 km (33.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Mannheim to Karlsruhe?

About 49 min on the fastest route (66.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karlsruhe from Mannheim?

Karlsruhe is to the south of Mannheim, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Mannheim to Karlsruhe?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.