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Distance from Münster to Bochum

Straight line

60.5 km
37.6 mi · 32.7 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Bochum?

Münster (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) are a short distance apart: 60.5 km in a straight line, that is 37.6 miles or 32.7 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Münster, Bochum lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7222°, 7.4200°.

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 Münster from Bochum?

The straight-line distance between Münster and Bochum is 60.5 km (37.6 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bochum from Münster?

Bochum is to the south-west of Münster, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.