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Distance from Munich to Bologna

Straight line

405 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

537 km
334 mi

Travel time

6 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

S 183°
initial bearing

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How far is Munich from Bologna?

Munich (Germany) and Bologna (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 405 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Munich to Bologna is 537 km (334 miles), about 6 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Munich, Bologna lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). The route crosses from Germany into Italy. The halfway point is at 46.3157°, 11.4532°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Bologna?

By road it is 537 km (334 miles) from Munich to Bologna; in a straight line it is 405 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Munich to Bologna?

About 6 h 11 min on the fastest route (537 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bologna from Munich?

Bologna is to the south of Munich, at an initial bearing of 183°.

How long is the flight from Munich to Bologna?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.