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Distance from Münster to Aachen

Straight line

170 km
106 mi · 92 NM

By road

211 km
131 mi

Travel time

2 h 15 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SW 220°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Aachen?

Münster (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 170 km in a straight line, that is 106 miles or 92 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Aachen is 211 km (131 miles), about 2 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Aachen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 220°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3720°, 6.8446°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Münster from Aachen?

By road it is 211 km (131 miles) from Münster to Aachen; in a straight line it is 170 km (106 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Aachen?

About 2 h 15 min on the fastest route (211 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Münster?

Aachen is to the south-west of Münster, at an initial bearing of 220°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.