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Distance from Munich to Münster

Straight line

511 km
317 mi · 276 NM

By road

661 km
411 mi

Travel time

6 h 29 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Munich from Münster?

Munich (Germany) and Münster (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 511 km in a straight line, that is 317 miles or 276 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Munich to Münster is 661 km (411 miles), about 6 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Munich, Münster lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.0666°, 9.6794°.

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 Münster?

By road it is 661 km (411 miles) from Munich to Münster; in a straight line it is 511 km (317 miles).

How long is the drive from Munich to Münster?

About 6 h 29 min on the fastest route (661 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Münster from Munich?

Münster is to the north-west of Munich, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Munich to Münster?

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.