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Distance from Munich to Berlin

Straight line

505 km
314 mi · 273 NM

By road

587 km
365 mi

Travel time

5 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Munich from Berlin?

Munich (Germany) and Berlin (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 505 km in a straight line, that is 314 miles or 273 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Munich to Berlin is 587 km (365 miles), about 5 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Munich, Berlin lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.3345°, 12.4506°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Munich from Berlin?

By road it is 587 km (365 miles) from Munich to Berlin; in a straight line it is 505 km (314 miles).

How long is the drive from Munich to Berlin?

About 5 h 57 min on the fastest route (587 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from Munich?

Berlin is to the north of Munich, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Munich to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.