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Distance from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund

Straight line

80.2 km
49.9 mi · 43.3 NM

By road

97.5 km
60.6 mi

Travel time

1 h 14 min
by car

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Mönchengladbach from Dortmund?

Mönchengladbach (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a short distance apart: 80.2 km in a straight line, that is 49.9 miles or 43.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mönchengladbach to Dortmund is 97.5 km (60.6 miles), about 1 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Mönchengladbach, Dortmund lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3513°, 6.9520°.

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 Mönchengladbach from Dortmund?

By road it is 97.5 km (60.6 miles) from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 80.2 km (49.9 miles).

How long is the drive from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund?

About 1 h 14 min on the fastest route (97.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Mönchengladbach?

Dortmund is to the north-east of Mönchengladbach, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.